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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

Manoranjan Lenka, Balanga vs. PCIT-1, Bhubanewsar

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 34/CTK/2022[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Cuttack20 Jul 2023AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri Girish Agrawalआयकर अऩीऱ सं/Ita No.34/Ctk/2022 (ननधाारण वषा / Assessment Year : 2017-2018) Manoranjan Lenka, Vs Pr.Cit-1, Bhubaneswar At/Po: Balanga, Dist : Puri, Odisha-752105 Pan No. :Addpl 7206 M (अऩीऱाथी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) ननधााररती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri Chitrasen Parida, Advocate राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Saroj Kumar Mahapatra, Pr.Cit-Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 20/07/2023 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 20/07/2023 आदेश / O R D E R Per Bench : This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld. Pr.Cit, Bhubaneswar-1, Dated 31.12.2021, Passed In Itba/Rev/F/Rev5/ 2021-22/1038323205(1) For The Assessment Year 2017-2018. 2. The Appeal Of The Assessee Is Barred By 27 Days. In This Regard, The Assessee Has Filed An Application For Condonation Of Delay Along With Affidavit Stating Sufficient Reasons For Delay Therein. Ld. Cit-Dr Did Not Object To Condone The Delay. In View Of The Above & Considering The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case, The Delay Of 27 Days In Filing The Present Appeal Is Condoned & The Appeal Is Heard Finally. 3. It Was The Submission By The Ld. Ar That The Original Assessment Came To Be Completed U/S.143(3) Of The Act On 13.08.2019 & It Was A Case Of Limited Scrutiny In Respect Of Large Cash Deposits In The Bank

For Appellant: Shri Chitrasen Parida, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Saroj Kumar Mahapatra, Pr.CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 263

appeal of the assessee is barred by 27 days. In this regard, the assessee has filed an application for condonation of delay along with affidavit stating sufficient reasons for delay therein. Ld. CIT-DR did not object to condone the delay. In view of the above and considering the facts

Orissa Diploma Engineers Service Association, Bhubaneswar vs. DCIT (CPC), Bangalore

In the result, appeal of the assessee stands dismissed

ITA 121/CTK/2021[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Cuttack19 Jul 2023AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri Girish Agrawalआयकर अऩीऱ सं/Ita No.121/Ctk/2021 (ननधाारण वषा / Assessment Year : 2016-2017) Orissa Diploma Engineers Service Vs Dcit (Cpc), Bangalore Association, At-7, Kharabela Nagar, Sri Aurobindo Marga, Bhubaneswar-751001 Pan No. :Aaato 0709 N (अऩीऱाथी /Appellant) (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) .. ननधााररती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri P.K.Mishra, Advocate राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Saroj Kumar Mahapatra, Cit-Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 19/07/2023 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 19/07/2023 आदेश / O R D E R Per Bench : This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld. Cit(A), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi, Dated 23003.2021, Passed In Itba/Nfac/S/250/2020-21/1031681333(1), For The Assessment Year 2016-2017. 2. The Appeal Of The Assessee Is Barred By 173 Days. In This Regard, The Assessee Has Filed An Application For Condonation Of Delay Along With Affidavit, Stating Therein That The Delay Was Occurred Due To Covid-19 Pandemic. Ld.Cit-Dr Also Did Not Object To Condone The Delay. In View Of The Above, We Condone The Delay Of 173 Days In Filing The Appeal By The Assessee & The Appeal Is Heard Finally.

For Appellant: Shri P.K.Mishra, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Saroj Kumar Mahapatra, CIT-DR

appeal of the assessee is barred by 173 days. In this regard, the assessee has filed an application for condonation of delay along with affidavit, stating therein that the delay was occurred due to Covid-19 pandemic. Ld.CIT-DR also did not object to condone the delay. In view ... above, we condone the delay of 173 days in filing the appeal by the assessee and the appeal is heard finally. 2 3. At the outset, ld.AR of the assessee requested to withdraw the present appeal. Accordingly, we dismiss the appeal of the assessee as withdrawn. 4. In the result

ITO, Ward-24(1), New Delhi vs. Soumya Tradecom Pvt Ltd (Erst. Soumya Infratech (P)Ltd.), Aligarh

In the result, the appeal of revenue is dismissed

ITA 1095/DEL/2021[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi18 Jul 2023AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Chandra Mohan Garg & M.Balaganeshassessment Year: 2011-12 Ito, Ward-24(1), New Delhi M/S Soumya Tradecom Pvt. Ltd., (Erst. Soumya Infratech (P) Ltd.,) Vs. Room No. 91, Devika Tower, Nehru Place, South Delhi, Delhi 110019 Pan Aalcs 1040 G (Appellant) (Respondent) For Assessee : Shri Sunil Kuamr Gupta, Ca Revenue For : Shri Raghunath, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing : 04.05.2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 18.07.2023 Order Per Chandra Mohan Garg, J.M. This Appeal Has Been Filed Against The Order Cit(A)-28, New Delhi Dated 07.07.2020 For A.Y. 2011-12. 2. The Grounds Have Been Raised By The Revenue Are As Follows:- 1. "Whether, On The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case & Law, The Ld. Cit(A) Is Justified In Deleting The Addition Of Rs. 4,97,14,844/- Made On Account Of Share Application Mony & Share Capital." 2. "The Ld. Cit(A) Has Failed To Take Notice Of The Reason Recorded Wherein The Then Ao Had Mentioned Amount Of Rs. 4,43,84,8441- & While Framing Of Reason, The Ao Had Mentioned Escapement Of Income At Least Of Rs. 1,00,000/- Which Has Broader Prospective. 3. "The Ld. Cit(A) Has Failed To Appreciate That "Approved" Connotes That Competent Authority Has Read & Understood Fully The Proposal Proposed By Ao & He Is Satisfied That The Case Is Fir For Reopening Us 148 Of The I.T. Act." 4. "The Ld. Cit(A) Has Failed To Appreciate The Bogus Nature Of Transactions As The Assessee Company Did Not Provide Relevant Documents Before A To Establish The Genuineness Of The Transactions So Undertaken." 5. The Ld. Cit(A) Has Failed To Appreciate That Onus Of Proving Transaction As Bogus Nature On Ao Comes Only After Discharge Of Onus By Assessee By Giving All Relevant Documents Which Assessee Failed To Discharge During Assessment Proceedings. Application Of Revenue Seeking Condonation Of Delay Of 255 Days.

For Appellant: Shri Sunil Kuamr Gupta, CA
Section 151

after discharge of Onus by assessee by giving all relevant documents which assessee failed to discharge during assessment proceedings. Application of Revenue seeking condonation of delay of 255 Days. 3. The ld. Senior DR submitted that the ld. CIT(A) passed order on 07.07.2020 and appeal was filed by revenue