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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

Shilpkars Clothing Company, Mumbai vs. ACIT-22(2), Mumbai

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

ITA 1503/MUM/2023[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai26 Jul 2023AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey & Shri Amarjit Singhshilpkars Clothing Vs. Acit-22(2), Company, 702, Rna Kutir, Room No. 417, 4 Th Floor, 14Th Road, Chembur, Tower No. 6, Vashi Mumbai – 400071 Railway Station Building, Complex, Vashi Navi Mumbai - 400703 स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No: Ablfs1537J Appellant .. Respondent [ Appellant By : Dharmesh Shah & Jigna Jain Respondent By : Suresh D. Gaikwad Date Of Hearing 13.07.2023 Date Of Pronouncement 26.07.2023 आदेश / O R D E R Per Amarjit Singh (Am): This Appeal Filed By The Assesse Is Directed Against The Order Passed By The Ld. Cit(A)-49, Mumbai, Dated 21.03.2022 For A.Y. 2011- 12. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Before Us: (Grounds) “1. The Ld. Cit(A) Erred In Law & In Facts In Not Appreciating That The Reopening Of Assessment Was Bad In Law. 2. The Ld. Cit(A) Has Erred In Law & In Facts In Confirming The Addition Of Alleged Bogus Purchases By Working Of Peak Credit Amounting To Rs.1,17,10,542/- 3. The Ld. Cit(A) Has Erred In Law & In Facts In Not Granting Adequate Opportunity To The Appellant & Dismissing The Appeal. 4. The Appellant Craves Leaves To Add, Amend, Alter, Delete All Or Any Of The Forgoing Grounds Of Appeal.”

For Appellant: Dharmesh Shah &For Respondent: Suresh D. Gaikwad
Section 133ASection 143(1)Section 148Section 250Section 69C

Shilpkars Clothing Company Vs. ACIT-22(2) 2. There was a delay in filing this appeal by 347 days. To condone the delay in filing the appeal the assesse has filed petition dated 11.07.2023 along with affidavit. In the petition the assessee submitted that delay in filing the given appeal ... material placed in the paper book we consider that there is a reasonable cause for delay in filing the impugned appeal, therefore, we condone the delay in filing this appeal. 3. Fact in brief is that return of income declaring total income of Rs.504,33,592/- was filed

Bizznet Online Systems Pvt Ltd, Mumbai vs. ACIT Circle-1, Thane

In the result, impugned order is set-aside and appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purpose, subject to the condition aforesaid

ITA 1114/MUM/2023[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai26 Jul 2023AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthyआअसं. 1112/मुं/2023 ("न.व 2010-11) आअसं. 1114/मुं/2023 ("न.व 2012-13) Bizznet Online Systems Pvt. Ltd. 1St Floor, Gulshan Villa, Oomer Park, Warden Road, Gowalia Tank, Mumbai – 400 026. Pan: Aabcb-2432-R ...... अपीलाथ" /Appellant बनाम Vs. Acit Circle -1-Thane , 6Th Floor, Ashar I.T. Park, Wagle Estate, Thane- 400 604. ..... ""तवाद"/Respondent अपीलाथ" "वारा/ Appellant By : Shri Bharat Gandhi ""तवाद" "वारा/Respondent By : Shri Sunny Kachhwaha सुनवाई क" "त"थ/ Date Of Hearing : 26/07/2023 घोषणा क" "त"थ/ Date Of Pronouncement : 26/07/2023 आदेश/ Order

For Appellant: Shri Bharat GandhiFor Respondent: Shri Sunny Kachhwaha
Section 143(3)

there was already delay of more than 180 days. The assessee immediately filed appeal before the CIT(A) along with application for condonation of delay. Along with the application the assessee has also field certificate from the Chartered Accountant Shri Hitesh Mehta stating that the delay in filing of appeal ... inordinate delay of 189 days in filing of the appeal before CIT(A). He submitted that the reason given in application for condonation of delay before CIT(A) and the reason given in certificate by the Chartered Accountant for not filing appeal within time are different. Hence, no reliance

Bizznet Online Systems Pvt Ltd, Mumbai vs. ACIT Circle-1, Thane

In the result, impugned order is set-aside and appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purpose, subject to the condition aforesaid

ITA 1112/MUM/2023[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai26 Jul 2023AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthyआअसं. 1112/मुं/2023 ("न.व 2010-11) आअसं. 1114/मुं/2023 ("न.व 2012-13) Bizznet Online Systems Pvt. Ltd. 1St Floor, Gulshan Villa, Oomer Park, Warden Road, Gowalia Tank, Mumbai – 400 026. Pan: Aabcb-2432-R ...... अपीलाथ" /Appellant बनाम Vs. Acit Circle -1-Thane , 6Th Floor, Ashar I.T. Park, Wagle Estate, Thane- 400 604. ..... ""तवाद"/Respondent अपीलाथ" "वारा/ Appellant By : Shri Bharat Gandhi ""तवाद" "वारा/Respondent By : Shri Sunny Kachhwaha सुनवाई क" "त"थ/ Date Of Hearing : 26/07/2023 घोषणा क" "त"थ/ Date Of Pronouncement : 26/07/2023 आदेश/ Order

For Appellant: Shri Bharat GandhiFor Respondent: Shri Sunny Kachhwaha
Section 143(3)

there was already delay of more than 180 days. The assessee immediately filed appeal before the CIT(A) along with application for condonation of delay. Along with the application the assessee has also field certificate from the Chartered Accountant Shri Hitesh Mehta stating that the delay in filing of appeal ... inordinate delay of 189 days in filing of the appeal before CIT(A). He submitted that the reason given in application for condonation of delay before CIT(A) and the reason given in certificate by the Chartered Accountant for not filing appeal within time are different. Hence, no reliance