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“condonation of delay”

AppealsSection 249Section 24912,312 judgments

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

Sunil Kumar Mishra, Howrah vs. ITO, Ward-40(1), Kolkata

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 277/KOL/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata09 Jul 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Dr. Manish Borad & Shri Pradip Kumar Choubeyi.T.A. No.277/Kol/2024 Assessment Year: 2017-18 Sunil Kumar Mishra ………. Appellant (Pan: Ahppm0825R) Vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-40(1), Kolkata. ………… Respondent Appearances By: Shri Gopal Ram Sharma, Ar Appeared For Appellant. Shri P. P. Barman, Addl. Cit, Sr. Dr Appeared For Respondent. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : 04.06.2024 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : 09.07.2024 Order Per Manish Borad: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Pertaining To The Assessment Year (In Short “Ay”) 2017-18 Is Directed Against The Order Passed U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 In Short The “Act”) By Ld. Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeal), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi [In Short Ld. “Cit(A)”] Dated 21.07.2023 Arising Out Of The Assessment Order U/S 144 Of The Act By Ito, Ward-40(1), Kolkata Dated 24.12.2019. 2. Registry Has Informed That This Appeal Of Assessee Is Time Barred By 96 Days. Application For Condonation Of Delay Has Been Filed By Assessee. Perusal Of The Same & Also Considering The Ratio Of I.T.A. No. 277/Kol/2024 Sunil Kumar Mishra, Ay : 2017-18

Section 115BSection 144Section 246ASection 250Section 264Section 271ASection 69A

Ward-40(1), Kolkata dated 24.12.2019. 2. Registry has informed that this appeal of assessee is time barred by 96 days. Application for condonation of delay has been filed by assessee. Perusal of the same and also considering the ratio of I.T.A. No. 277/Kol/2024 Sunil Kumar Mishra ... stated to be a layman and dependent upon the Ld. AR and considering the same, and also in the interest of justice, we condone the delay and admit the appeal for adjudication. 3. Grounds of appeal raised by the assessee read as under: “1. .For that the Assessment order U/s.144

Megacity Inn, Salt Lake, Sector V vs. DCIT, CPC, Bangaluru

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 253/KOL/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata08 Jul 2024AY 2018-19

Bench: Dr. Manish Borad & Shri Sonjoy Sarmai.T.A. No.253/Kol/2024 Assessment Year: 2018-19 Megacity Inn. ………. Appellant (Pan: Abefm8988L) Vs. Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax, Cpc, Bengaluru. ………… Respondent Appearances By: Shri I. Banerjee Appeared For Appellant. Shri Kapil Mondal, Addl. Cit, Dr Appeared For Respondent. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : 22.05.2024 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : 08.07.2024 Order Per Manish Borad: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Pertaining To The Assessment Year (In Short “Ay”) 2018-19 Is Directed Against The Order Passed U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 In Short The “Act”) By Ld. Commissioner Of Income-Tax, Appeal, Addl./Jcit(A)-9, Delhi [In Short Ld. “Cit(A)”] Dated 11.12.2023 Arising Out Of The Intimation Framed U/S 143(1) Of The Act By Dcit, Cpc Dated 13.05.2019. 2. Grounds Of Appeal Raised By The Assessee Reads As Under: “1. That On The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Ld. Faceless Appellate Authority Was Not Justified In Not Condoning The Delay In Filing The Appeal & Consequently, Summarily Concluding The Inadmissibility Of The Appeal, For Being Barred By Limitation, Although In The Affidavit Filed

Section 143(1)Section 143(1)(a)Section 250Section 40

That on the facts and circumstances of the case and in law, the Ld. Faceless Appellate Authority was not justified in not condoning the delay in filing the Appeal and consequently, summarily concluding the inadmissibility of the Appeal, for being barred by limitation, although in the Affidavit filed I.T.A ... fair opportunity before the Ld. CIT(A) and also Ld. Cit(A) did not consider the application of assessee for condonation of delay in filing the appeal. He thus, prayed that the delay in filing the appeal before the Ld. CIT(A) may be condoned and matter may be restored

The Barot Co-Operative Multipurpose Society Limited, Mandi vs. Income Tax Officer, Mandi

The appeal of the Assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 671/CHANDI/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh04 Jul 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Dr Krinwant Sahay & Shri Paresh M. Joshiआयकर अपील सं./ Ita No. 671/Chd/2023 "नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2017-18 The Barot Cooperative Vs. The Ito, बनाम Mandi Multipurpose Society Limited, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh 176120 "थायी लेखा सं./Pan No: Aacat9554D अपीलाथ"/ Appellant ""यथ"/ Repsondent ( Hybrid Hearing ) "नधा"रती क" ओर से/Assessee By : Shri Ashwani Kumar, Ca राज"व क" ओर से/ Revenue By : Shri Rahul Sohu, Jcit, Sr. Dr सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing : 01.07.2024 उदघोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 04.07.2024 आदेश/Order

For Appellant: Shri Ashwani Kumar, CAFor Respondent: Shri Rahul Sohu, JCIT, Sr. DR
Section 133(6)Section 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 148Section 151(2)Section 250Section 253

Rs.48 95,755/- Assessed Income Rs.48,95,755/- 4. The ld. CIT(A) in the impugned order has observed as under: “Condonation of delay In this case, it is found that there is a delay of about 5 months in filing of the Appeal. As per Form 35 filed ... mentioned at column No. 14 filed by him that there is delay in filing of the appeal and has not stated grounds for condonation of delay in filing of the appeal on time in column No. 15 of the same form, neither has the appellant filed any condonation of delay