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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

The Chinaogirala Pacs Ltd, Chinaogirala Village vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward 1, Gudivada

In the result, appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 296/VIZ/2023[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam14 Mar 2024AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./ I.T.A. No.296/Viz/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2020-21) The Chinaogirala Pacs Ltd, Vs. Income Tax Officer, Chinaogirala Village, Ward-1, Vuyyuru Mandal, Gudivada, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh-521301. Andha Pradesh-521245. Pan: Aacat 8188 M (अपीलधर्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) अपीलधर्थी की ओर से/ Appellant By : None प्रत्यधर्थी की ओर से / Respondent By : Dr. Aparna Villuri, Sr. Ar

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Dr. Aparna Villuri, Sr. AR
Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 80PSection 80P(2)(a)Section 80P(2)(d)

NFAC with a delay of 93 days. On appeal, before the Ld. CIT(A)-NFAC the assessee filed affidavit seeking condonation of delay and explained the reasons that prevented the assessee to file the appeal beyond the prescribed time limit. On perusal of the submissions made by the assessee with ... respect to condonation of delay, the Ld. CIT(A)-NFAC did not convince with the reasons advanced by the assessee and observed that since the assessee failed to furnish any plausible explanation for the delay in filing the appeal, the assessee’s case is not a fit case for condonation

Amma Vayovrudha Sevasada Nam, Kesarapalli vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, CPC, Bangalore

In the result, appeal of the assessee is dismissed

ITA 241/VIZ/2023[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam14 Mar 2024AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble(Through Hybrid Hearing) आयकर अपील सं./ I.T.A. No.241/Viz/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2015-16) Amma Vayovrudha Sevasada Vs. Income Tax Officer Nam, Kesarapalli. (Exemptions), Pan: Aaata 4192 R Rajahmundry. (अपीलधर्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) अपीलधर्थी की ओर से/ Appellant By : Sri M. Madhusudan, Ar प्रत्यधर्थी की ओर से / Respondent By : Dr. Aparna Villuri, Sr. Ar सुिवधई की तधरीख / Date Of Hearing : 06/03/2024 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Date Of : 14/03/2024 Pronouncement O R D E R Per Duvvuru Rl Reddy:

For Appellant: Sri M. Madhusudan, ARFor Respondent: Dr. Aparna Villuri, Sr. AR
Section 11Section 12ASection 139(9)Section 143(1)Section 143(1)(a)Section 246ASection 5

both in law and also on facts of the case. 2. The Ld. CIT(A) grossly erred in rejection of the prayer for condonation of delay about 1797 days in filing the appeal U/s. 246A of the Act relying upon decisions may have no relevance, taking cognizance of the fact ... allowed.” 3. At the outset, it was the submission of the Ld. Authorized Representative [AR] that the Ld. CIT(A)-NFAC did not condone the delay of 1797 days in filing the appeal before the Ld. CIT(A)-NFAC even though the reason for the delay was explained