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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

Bank of Baroda, Bharuch vs. The Jt. CIT (TDS), Vadodara

In the result, appeal preferred by the appellant is dismissed

ITA 8/AHD/2021[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad20 Mar 2024AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed & Ms. Madhumita Royआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No. 8/Ahd/2021 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2013-14) Bank Of Baroda The Jt. Commissioner Of बनाम/ Gnfc Complex Branch, Income Tax (Tds) Vs. Gnfc Corporate Bulding, Baroda Narmadanagar – 392015, Bharuch "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aaacb1534F (Appellant) .. (Respondent) None अपीलाथ" ओर से /Appellant By : ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Shri Atul Pandey, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 18/03/2024 Date Of Pronouncement 20/03/2024 O R D E R Per Ms. Madhumita Roy - Jm: The Instant Appeal Filed At The Instance Of The Appellant Is Directed Against The Order Dated 12.02.2020 Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), Vadodara-5 (In Short ‘Cit(A)’), Arising Out Of Penalty Order Dated 28.04.2016 Passed By The Jt.Cit (Tds), Baroda, Under Section 271C Of The Income Tax Act, 1961, (Hereinafter Referred To As ‘The Act’) For Assessment Year 2013-14. 2. The Appeal Is Barred By Limitation For 252 Days. None Appeared On Behalf Of The Appellant In Spite Of The Matter Being Listed For Several Occasions & Service Of Notice By Rpad. Upon

For Respondent: Shri Atul Pandey, Sr. DR
Section 271C

perusal of the entire set of records, we also find that neither the appellant has filed any application for condonation of delay in support of the appeal filed before us late as mentioned hereinabove, thus, it appears that the assessee is also not interested to proceed with the appeal. However ... application for condonation of delay in support of late filing of the appeal not filed by the appellant for getting the appeal admitted upon such condonation of delay, in the absence of such application, we are unable to admit the appeal. The same is, therefore, rejected on the ground

Margani Govinda Raju, Kadiyapulanka vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-2(3), Rajahmundry

In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 251/VIZ/2023[2016-17]Status: HeardITAT Visakhapatnam20 Mar 2024AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./ I.T.A. No.251/Viz/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2016-17) Margani Govinda Raju, Vs. The Income Tax Officer, Kadiyapulanka, Ward-2(3), East Godavari Dist. Rajahmundry. Pan: Aocpm 3465 K (अपीलधर्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) अपीलधर्थी की ओर से/ Appellant By : Sri Gvn Hari, Ar प्रत्यधर्थी की ओर से / Respondent By : Dr. Aparna Villuri, Sr. Ar सुिवधई की तधरीख / Date Of Hearing : 18/03/2024 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Date Of : 20/03/2024 Pronouncement O R D E R Per Duvvuru Rl Reddy:

For Appellant: Sri GVN Hari, ARFor Respondent: Dr. Aparna Villuri, Sr. AR
Section 131(1)Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)

belated filing of the appeal, the Ld. AR drawn my attention to the affidavit filed by the assessee along with petition seeking for condonation of delay and read out the contents of the affidavit which is as under: “1 .….. 2. The appellant suffered from severe back pain and sciatica ... reasonable and sufficient cause in filing the appeal beyond the prescribed limit with a delay of 72 days. Therefore, I hereby condone the delay of 72 days in filing the appeal before the Tribunal and proceed to adjudicate the appeal on merits in the following paragraphs. 4. Briefly stated

Addl CIT R G 7(1), Mumbai vs. Novartis India Ltd ( Formerly Known As Hindustan Ciba Giegy Ltd. ), Mumbai

ITA 6772/MUM/2010[2002-03]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai20 Mar 2024AY 2002-03

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla, Hon'Ble & Shri S. Rifaur Rahman, Hon'Blem/S. Novartis India Limited V. Asst. Commissioner Of Income –Tax - 7(2)(2) {Earlier Addl. Commissioner Of Income –Tax – 7(1)} 6Th& 7Th Floor 1St Floor, Aayakar Bhavan Inspire Bkc M.K. Road, Mumbai - 400020 “G” Block, Bkc Main Road Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E) Mumbai – 400051 Pan: Aaach2914F (Appellant) (Respondent) Addl. Commissioner Of Income –Tax – 7(1) V. M/S. Novartis India Limited Room No. 622, Aayakar Bhavan {Earlier Known As Hindustan Ciba Giegy Ltd.,} Sandoz House, Dr. A.B. Road M.K. Road, Mumbai - 400020 Worli, Mumbai – 400018 Pan: Aaach2914F (Appellant) (Respondent) Co No.190/Mum/2011 [Arising Out Of Ita No.6772/Mum/2010 (A.Y. 2002-03)] M/S. Novartis India Limited V. Addl. Commissioner Of Income –Tax – 7(1)} Room No. 622, Aayakar Bhavan {Earlier Known As Hindustan Ciba Giegy Ltd.,} Sandoz House, Dr. A.B. Road M.K. Road, Mumbai - 400020 Worli, Mumbai – 400018 Pan: Aaach2914F (Appellant) (Respondent)

Section 120(4)(b)Section 127Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 2

case may be. And adjudicated those additional grounds". The AR contended that, the Hon'ble Tribunal has decided the issue of condonation of delay in filing an additional ground. 5.5.1 It is to be noted that the delay in filing of an additional ground in this case i.e. Vertiv Energy ... NO.190/MUM/2011 M/s. Novartis India Limited case, it is 16 years. Further, the Hon'ble Tribunal has not decided the issue of condonation of delay on merit. Hence, this decision is not applicable in the Assessee's case. The facts in the assessee's case are different. The delay in filing

Ai-Jadeed Social Welfare Association, Osmanabad vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-Exemption, Pune

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

ITA 111/PUN/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Pune19 Mar 2024AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Partha Sarathi Chaudhury & Dr. Dipak P. Ripoteal-Jadeed Social Welfare Vs Ito, Ward-Exemption, Association, At Post Pune. Hangarga, Nal, Tal. Tuljapur, Dist. Osmanabad-413602 Pan: Aabta 3186 G Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Shri Nitin Rander, Ca Revenue By : Shri Umesh Phade, Dr Date Of Hearing : 19/03/2024 Date Of Pronouncement : 19/03/2024 Order Per Partha Sarathi Chaudhury, Jm: This Appeal Preferred By The Assessee Emanates From The Order Of National Faceless Appeal Centre [Nfac], Delhi, Dated 28.11.2023 For A.Y.2018-19 As Per The Following Grounds Of Appeal:- “1. On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Ld. Cit(A) Erred In Holding That The Delay In Filing The Appeal Cannot Be Condoned. The Appellant Prays That The Delay Be Condoned & Appeal Be Taken Up For Hearing. 2. On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Ld. Ao & Ld. Cit(A) Ought To Have Held That The Assessee Is A Charitable Trust Registered U/Sec. 12A & U/Sec. 80G Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Act) & Accordingly, Eligible For Claim Of Exemption U/Sec. 11 Of The Act. 3. On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Ld. Ao Erred In Disallowing The Claim Of Rs. 86,18,109/- Towards Application Of Income U/Sec. 11 Of The Act. 4. On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Ld. Cit(A) Erred In Not Deciding The Issue On Merits & Not Allowing The Application Of Income On Objects Of The Trust U/Sec. 11 Of Rs. 86,18,109/- & Thereby Treating The Same As Income Of The Appellant. Al-Jadeed Social Welfare Association 5. Without Prejudice To Above Grounds Of Appeal, The Ld. Authorities Erred In Not Allowing The Income Of The Assessee, Being An Educational Institution Substantially Financed By State Government, Is Eligible For Exemption U/Sec. 10(23C)(Iiiab) Of The Act.”

For Appellant: Shri Nitin Rander, CAFor Respondent: Shri Umesh Phade, DR
Section 10Section 11Section 12ASection 80G

That, as evident in the order of NFAC itself, there is mention of the affidavit which was filed by the assessee requesting for condonation of delay. In the said affidavit, it has been mentioned that such delay was caused due to change of Secretary of the applicant-trust and another ... after 2 Al-Jadeed Social Welfare Association going through these affidavits and examining other documents on record shall form an opinion regarding the condonation of delay of 211 days and pass a speaking order as per law. In view thereof, we set aside the order of NFAC and remand

Statebank of India Officers Cooperative Thrift and Credit Society Limited, Chennai vs. ITO, Non Corporate Ward-12(1), Chennai

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1127/CHNY/2023[2022-23]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai19 Mar 2024AY 2022-23

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao, Hon’Ble & Shri Manjunatha. G, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 1127/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2022-23 State Bank Of India Officers Income Tax Officer, Cooperative Thrift & Credit V. Non Corporate Ward -12(1), Society Limited, Chennai. 34/9, S.C.C. Anthoni Pillai Bhavan, Iii Floor, Second Line Beach, Parrys, Chennai – 600 001. [Pan: Aaias-1191-H] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Shri. G. Baskar, Advocate ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Shri. P. Sajit Kumar, Jcit सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 19.03.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 19.03.2024

For Appellant: Shri. G. Baskar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri. P. Sajit Kumar, JCIT
Section 139(1)Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 80P(2)(a)

1127/Chny/2023 whereas the appellant has filed its return of income on 21.12.2022. The appellant has filed a petition for condonation of delay in filing return before the CBDT on 11.01.2023. The Assessing Officer, CPC, processed return of income filed by the assessee u/s. 143(1) of the Act and denied ... Assessing Officer before the ld. CIT(A), on 16.03.2023 and argued that, the appellant has filed a petition before the CBDT for condonation of delay. The petition filed by the appellant before the CBDT has been assigned to the PCIT to decide the issue of condonation of delay for filing

Ranisati Hosiery (P) Ltd., Kolkata vs. PCIT-4, Kolkata.

In the result, appeal of the assessee stands allowed

ITA 1278/KOL/2023[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata18 Mar 2024AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg & Shri Girish Agrawali.T.A. No.1278/Kol/2023 Assessment Year : 2012-13 Ranisati Hosiery (P) Ltd…….….…………............…...……………....Appellant Siddha Weston, Room No.126, 9, Weston Street, Kolkata – 700013. [Pan: Aafcr2959B] Vs. Pcit-4, Kolkata…………..….............................................…..…..... Respondent Appearances By: Shri Rajeeva Kumar & Giridhar Dhelia, Ar, Appeared On Behalf Of The Appellant. Shri Rakesh Kumar Das, Cit-Dr, Appeared On Behalf Of The Respondent. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : January 31, 2024 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : March 18, 2024 आदेश / Order संजय गग", "या"यक सद"य "वारा / Per Sanjay Garg: The Present Appeal Has Been Preferred By The Assessee Against The Revision Order Dated 12.03.2019 Of The Principal Commissioner Of Income Tax-4, Kolkata [Hereinafter Referred To As ‘Pcit’] Passed U/S 263 Of The Income Tax Act (Hereinafter Referred To As The ‘Act’). 2. As Per The Note Of The Registry, The Appeal Is Time Barred By 1722 Days. A Separate Application For Condonation Of Delay Has Been Filed Which Is Further Supported With The Affidavit Of Shri Bhupendra Bansal, Director Of The Assessee Company. It Has Been Explained That The Impugned Order Dated 12.03.2019. That The Copy Of The Order Was Not Served Upon The Assessee. That The Assessee Came To Know About The Passing Of The Impugned Order Only After The Receipt Of The Subsequent Assessment Order Passed U/S 144 R.W.S. 263 Of The Act. The Assessee

Section 131Section 133(6)Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 144Section 263

note of the Registry, the appeal is time barred by 1722 days. A separate application for condonation of delay has been filed which is further supported with the affidavit of Shri Bhupendra Bansal, director of the assessee company. It has been explained that the impugned order dated 12.03.2019. That