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“condonation of delay”

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The decision most relied on for condonation of delay is Collector, Land Acquisition v. Mst. Katiji (167 ITR 471), cited in 3,926 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on condonation of delay

Collector, Land Acquisition v. Mst. Katiji
167 ITR 471 · 1987 · Supreme Court
3,926
citing judgments

Delay in filing appeals, when supported by sufficient or justifiable cause, should be condoned with a liberal approach to ensure substantial justice. This principle prioritizes the cause of justice over mere technicalities.

Collector, Land Acquisition, Anantnag & Anr. v. Mst. Katiji & Ors.
2 SCC 107 · 1987 · Supreme Court
451
citing judgments

Courts must adopt a liberal approach when considering applications for condonation of delay, preferring to decide cases on their merits rather than allowing technicalities of limitation to scuttle justice. This principle applies to ensure the substantive rights of parties are not defeated by minor delays.

Balakrishnan v. M. Krishnamurthy
7 SCC 123 · 1998 · Supreme Court
368
citing judgments

The Supreme Court outlines the principles for condoning delay in filing appeals, stating that a litigant's lapse is not always a bar if the explanation is bona fide and not a dilatory strategy. Courts should show utmost consideration to suitors and prioritize substantial justice unless the delay is deliberately to gain time.

Vishin Meghani v. DCIT & Anr
398 ITR 250 · 2017 · High Court
291
citing judgments

This case is cited as an authority supporting the condonation of delay in filing income tax appeals, particularly when an assessee presents a request for such condonation.

Concord of India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Smt. Nirmala Devi and Others
118 ITR 507 · 1979 · Supreme Court
268
citing judgments

For condoning delay, the term 'sufficient cause' must be interpreted liberally and purposively to advance justice. Delay not tainted by mala fides, gross negligence, or recklessness, and based on honestly obtained legal advice, constitutes sufficient cause.

Inder Singh v. State of Madhya Pradesh
2025 INSC 382 · 2025 · Supreme Court
267
citing judgments

Non-deliberate procedural delays caused by circumstances beyond control must be condoned in the interest of substantial justice, even if the delay is significant, such as over 1500 days.

Vedabhai v. Santaram
253 ITR 798 · 2002 · Supreme Court
262
citing judgments

When substantial justice and technical considerations are in conflict, substantial justice should be prioritized. Condoning delay requires a cautious approach without malafide or dilatory tactics, and 'sufficient cause' should be interpreted liberally to advance substantial justice.

Sreenivas Charitable Trust v. Dy. CIT
280 ITR 357 · 2006 · High Court
182
citing judgments

The expression "sufficient cause" for condoning delay in filing appeals must receive a liberal and purposive construction. This approach aims to advance substantial justice, which is of paramount importance.

Judgments citing condonation of delay

DCIT, Circle-5(1), Kolkata vs. Emami Realty Limited, Kolkata

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 967/KOL/2024[2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata09 Sept 2024AY 2021-22

Bench: Shri Rajpal Yadav, Vice-(Kz) & Shri Sanjay Awasthii.T.A. No. 967/Kol/2024 Assessment Year: 2021-2022 Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax,...……Appellant Circle-5(1), Kolkata, Aayakar Bhawan, 8Th Floor, P-7, Chowringhee Square, Kolkata-700069 -Vs.- Emami Realty Limited,……………………..……Respondent 13Th Floor, Acropolis 1858/1, Rajdanga Main Road, East Kolkata Township, Kolkata-700107, West Bengal [Pan: Aalcs5120P] Appearances By: Shri Akkal Dudhwewala, A.R., Appeared On Behalf Of The Assessee Shri Subhendu Datta, Cit(Dr), Appeared On Behalf Of The Revenue Date Of Concluding The Hearing: September 04, 2024 Date Of Pronouncing The Order: September 09, 2024 O R D E R

Section 143(3)Section 270ASection 56(2)(x)

Registry has pointed out that the appeal is time barred by four days. The Revenue has filed an application for condonation of delay, wherein it has been submitted that actual delay is of only three days and this delay is happened on account of movement of file for necessary approvals ... Considering the short period of delay of three days, we deem it appropriate to condone the delay and proceed to decide the appeal on merit. 3. With the assistance of ld. Representatives, we have gone through the record carefully. It emerges out from the impugned order that penalty has been

Vinodbhai Ugardas Patel, Ahmedabad vs. The ACIT, Circle-5(2) Present Jurisdiction the Dy.CIT, Circle-2(1)(1), Ahmedabad

ITA 32/AHD/2024[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad06 Sept 2024AY 2010-11

Bench: Smt.Annapurna Gupta & Shri T.R. Senthil Kumarassessment Year : 2010-11 Vinodbhai Ugardas Patel Dy.Cit, Cir.2(1)(1) Nirma House Vs Ahmedabad. B/H. Petrol Pump Ashram Road Ahmedabad 38009. Pan : Aavpp 9679 F. (Applicant) (Responent) : Shri S.N. Soparkar, Sr.Advocate Assessee By Revenue By : Ms.Saumya Pandey Jain, Sr.Dr सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 20/06/2024 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 06/09/2024 आदेश/O R D E R आदेश आदेश आदेश Per Annapurna Guptathis Is Assessee’S Appeal Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax(A), Delhi Dated 26.07.2023 Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (“The Act” For Short) For The Assessment Year 2010-11. 2. The Grounds Raised In The Appeal Of The Assessee Read As Under:

For Respondent: Ms.Saumya Pandey Jain, Sr.DR
Section 234BSection 234CSection 250Section 271Section 54F

affidavit of the accountant, Shri Suraj Darbar, stating the said fact was also filed before us. 4. The ld.DR objected to the condonation of delay arguing that the assessee had not adduced sufficient cause for the same. Considering the arguments made by both the parties before us, we consider ... case for condoning the delay noting sufficient cause adduced by the assessee for the same. Surely the assessee cannot be faulted for the delay in filing of appeal on account of inaction on the part of his accountant, who has taken responsibility for the same. Accordingly the delay is condoned