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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

Baptist Women Welfare and Evangelistic Work, Kakinada vs. Income Tax Officer(Exemptions), Rajahmundry

In the result, appeal of the assessee is dismissed

ITA 49/VIZ/2024[Not Applicble]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam26 Jul 2024

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.49/Viz/2024 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : - ) Baptist Women Welfare & Vs. Income Tax Officer Evangelistic Work (Exemptions), D.No.67-11-4, Lal Bahadur Nagar Rajahmundry. Kakinada [Pan :Aadab0707D] (अपीलाथ"/ Appellant) (""थ"/ Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri G.V.N. Hari, Ar ""ाथ" की ओर से / Respondent By : Dr. Satyasai Rath, Cit(Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 30.04.2024 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 26.07.2024 आदेश /O R D E R Per Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy:

For Appellant: Shri G.V.N. Hari, ARFor Respondent: Dr. Satyasai Rath, CIT(DR)
Section 12A

vide Order DIN & Notice No. ITBA/EXM/F/EXM45/2022-23/1045882252(1) dated 23.09.2022 with the delay of 294 days. 2. The assessee filed a petition for the condonation of delay and submitted that the appeal against the order of the Ld.CIT(E) dated 2 I.T.A. No.49/Viz/2024 Baptist Women Welfare and Evangelistic Work, Kakinada ... No.49/Viz/2024 Baptist Women Welfare and Evangelistic Work, Kakinada neither intentional nor deliberate and beyond the control of the assessee. He, therefore, pleaded to condone the delay of 294 days and admit the appeal for hearing. 3. On the other hand, the Ld. DR submitted that the assessee has not filed

A Ayeepalayam Primary Agro Co-Op Credit Society Ltd., Namakkal vs. ITO, Ward-1, Namakkal

In the result, all four appeals filed by the assessee are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1531/CHNY/2024[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai26 Jul 2024AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi, Hon’Ble & Shri S. R. Raghunatha, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 1528, 1529, 1530 & 1531/Chny/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2018-19 & 2020-21 A Ayeepalayam Primary Agri Co-Op Income Tax Officer, Credit Society Limited, V. Ward -1, A.Ayeepalayam Athanur Post, Namakkal. Rasipuram Tk, Namakkal – 636 301. [Pan: Aaaas-6232-P] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Shri. T.S. Lakshmi Venkatraman, Fca ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Shri. Aroon Prasad, Addl. Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 22.07.2024 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 26.07.2024

For Appellant: Shri. T.S. Lakshmi Venkatraman, FCAFor Respondent: Shri. Aroon Prasad, Addl. CIT
Section 143(2)Section 144Section 270ASection 80P

assessee held that the assessee has failed to establish sufficient cause for delay in filing of appeals and rejected the petition for condonation of delay and dismissed the appeals filed by the assessee without adjudicating on merits. 5. The ld.AR stated that, the ld.CIT(A) appeals erred in dismissing ... appeal without condoning the delay in all the four appeals, inspite of ‘reasonable cause’ shown for delay in filing. The ld.AR stated that the assessee has not given any opportunity to submit written submissions and for hearing the appeals and thus, the orders of the ld.CIT

A Ayeepalayam Primary Agro Co-Op Credit Society Ltd., Namakkal vs. ITO, Ward-1, Namakkal

In the result, all four appeals filed by the assessee are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1530/CHNY/2024[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai26 Jul 2024AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi, Hon’Ble & Shri S. R. Raghunatha, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 1528, 1529, 1530 & 1531/Chny/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2018-19 & 2020-21 A Ayeepalayam Primary Agri Co-Op Income Tax Officer, Credit Society Limited, V. Ward -1, A.Ayeepalayam Athanur Post, Namakkal. Rasipuram Tk, Namakkal – 636 301. [Pan: Aaaas-6232-P] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Shri. T.S. Lakshmi Venkatraman, Fca ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Shri. Aroon Prasad, Addl. Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 22.07.2024 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 26.07.2024

For Appellant: Shri. T.S. Lakshmi Venkatraman, FCAFor Respondent: Shri. Aroon Prasad, Addl. CIT
Section 143(2)Section 144Section 270ASection 80P

assessee held that the assessee has failed to establish sufficient cause for delay in filing of appeals and rejected the petition for condonation of delay and dismissed the appeals filed by the assessee without adjudicating on merits. 5. The ld.AR stated that, the ld.CIT(A) appeals erred in dismissing ... appeal without condoning the delay in all the four appeals, inspite of ‘reasonable cause’ shown for delay in filing. The ld.AR stated that the assessee has not given any opportunity to submit written submissions and for hearing the appeals and thus, the orders of the ld.CIT