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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

Meka Ranganayakamma, Gosala vs. ITO, Ward-2(4), Vijayawada

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is dismissed in-limine

ITA 39/VIZ/2022[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam21 Apr 2023AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.39/Viz/2022 (ननधधारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2011-12) Smt. Meka Ranganayakamma Vs. Income Tax Officer Gosala, Penamaluru Mandal Ward-2(4) Krishna District Vijayawada [Pan : Bfjpm1961H] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) अपीलधथी की ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri G.V.N.Hari, Ar प्रत्यधथी की ओर से / Respondent By : Shri O.N.Hari Prasada Rao, Dr सुनवधई की तधरीख / Date Of Hearing : 09.03.2023 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 21.04.2023 आदेश /O R D E R Per Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy: This Appeal Is Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) [Cit(A)], Vijayawada Vide Appeal No.10293/Cit(A)/Vja/18-19 Dated 23.07.2019 For The Assessment Year (A.Y.) 2011-12 With The Inordinate Delay Of 898 Days. The Assessee Filed Petition For Condonation Of Delay, Submitting That The Assessee Fell Down While Climbing Down The Stair Case On 15.09.2019, Suffered From Severe Back Pain & She Was Advised Bed Rest Till 14.12.2019. As The Assessee Did Not Recover, She Continued To Be Confined

For Appellant: Shri G.V.N.Hari, ARFor Respondent: Shri O.N.Hari Prasada Rao, DR

/VJA/18-19 dated 23.07.2019 for the Assessment Year (A.Y.) 2011-12 with the inordinate delay of 898 days. The assessee filed petition for condonation of delay, submitting that the assessee fell down while climbing down the stair case on 15.09.2019, suffered from severe back pain and she was advised bed rest ... assessee further submitted that the reasons explained were beyond the control of the assessee, which is neither intentional nor deliberate. Therefore, prayed for condonation of delay of 898 days and to pass orders in the interest of justice. 2. I have heard the Ld.AR and perused the condonation petition filed

Pilli Nooka Raju, Visakhapatnam vs. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, . Central Circle-2, Visakhapatnam

In the result, appeals of the assessees for the A

ITA 99/VIZ/2019[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam21 Apr 2023AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.101/Viz/2019 To 103/Viz/2019 (ननधधारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2008-09 To 2010-11) Smt.Pilli Sujatha Vs. Asst.Commissioner Of D.No.45-57-10/1/1 Income Tax Narasimha Nagar Central Circle-2 Visakhapatnam Visakhapatnam [Pan : Ajopp0031F] आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.98/Viz/2019 To 100/Viz/2019 (ननधधारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2011-12 To 2013-14) Pilli Nooka Raju Vs. Asst.Commissioner Of D.No.45-57-10/1/1 Income Tax Narasimha Nagar Central Circle-2 Visakhapatnam Visakhapatnam [Pan : Ahipp 3381L] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri GVN Hari, ARFor Respondent: Shri M.N.MurthyNaik,CIT(DR)
Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 153A

तधरीख / Date of Hearing 21.03.2023 : घोर्णध की तधरीख/Date of : 21.04.2023 Pronouncement आदेश /O R D E R Per Shri S.Balakrishnan, Accountant Member : Condonation of Delay : These appeals are filed by the assessees against the orders of Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) [CIT(A)]-3, Visakhapatnam dated 2 I.T.A. No.98/Viz/2019 ... Visakhapatnam 15.10.2018 for the Assessment Years (A.Ys.) 2008-09 to 2013-14 with the delay of 54 days. The assessee filed petition for condonation of delay, submitting that Sri P.Nooka Raju, father of the assessee who manages the affairs of the assessee, fell sick and he was advised bed rest

Pilli Nooka Raju, Visakhapatnam vs. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, . Central Circle-2, Visakhapatnam

In the result, appeals of the assessees for the A

ITA 98/VIZ/2019[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam21 Apr 2023AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.101/Viz/2019 To 103/Viz/2019 (ननधधारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2008-09 To 2010-11) Smt.Pilli Sujatha Vs. Asst.Commissioner Of D.No.45-57-10/1/1 Income Tax Narasimha Nagar Central Circle-2 Visakhapatnam Visakhapatnam [Pan : Ajopp0031F] आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.98/Viz/2019 To 100/Viz/2019 (ननधधारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2011-12 To 2013-14) Pilli Nooka Raju Vs. Asst.Commissioner Of D.No.45-57-10/1/1 Income Tax Narasimha Nagar Central Circle-2 Visakhapatnam Visakhapatnam [Pan : Ahipp 3381L] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri GVN Hari, ARFor Respondent: Shri M.N.MurthyNaik,CIT(DR)
Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 153A

तधरीख / Date of Hearing 21.03.2023 : घोर्णध की तधरीख/Date of : 21.04.2023 Pronouncement आदेश /O R D E R Per Shri S.Balakrishnan, Accountant Member : Condonation of Delay : These appeals are filed by the assessees against the orders of Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) [CIT(A)]-3, Visakhapatnam dated 2 I.T.A. No.98/Viz/2019 ... Visakhapatnam 15.10.2018 for the Assessment Years (A.Ys.) 2008-09 to 2013-14 with the delay of 54 days. The assessee filed petition for condonation of delay, submitting that Sri P.Nooka Raju, father of the assessee who manages the affairs of the assessee, fell sick and he was advised bed rest

Pilli Sujatha, Visakhapatnam vs. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-2, Visakhapatnam

In the result, appeals of the assessees for the A

ITA 103/VIZ/2019[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam21 Apr 2023AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.101/Viz/2019 To 103/Viz/2019 (ननधधारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2008-09 To 2010-11) Smt.Pilli Sujatha Vs. Asst.Commissioner Of D.No.45-57-10/1/1 Income Tax Narasimha Nagar Central Circle-2 Visakhapatnam Visakhapatnam [Pan : Ajopp0031F] आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.98/Viz/2019 To 100/Viz/2019 (ननधधारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2011-12 To 2013-14) Pilli Nooka Raju Vs. Asst.Commissioner Of D.No.45-57-10/1/1 Income Tax Narasimha Nagar Central Circle-2 Visakhapatnam Visakhapatnam [Pan : Ahipp 3381L] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri GVN Hari, ARFor Respondent: Shri M.N.MurthyNaik,CIT(DR)
Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 153A

तधरीख / Date of Hearing 21.03.2023 : घोर्णध की तधरीख/Date of : 21.04.2023 Pronouncement आदेश /O R D E R Per Shri S.Balakrishnan, Accountant Member : Condonation of Delay : These appeals are filed by the assessees against the orders of Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) [CIT(A)]-3, Visakhapatnam dated 2 I.T.A. No.98/Viz/2019 ... Visakhapatnam 15.10.2018 for the Assessment Years (A.Ys.) 2008-09 to 2013-14 with the delay of 54 days. The assessee filed petition for condonation of delay, submitting that Sri P.Nooka Raju, father of the assessee who manages the affairs of the assessee, fell sick and he was advised bed rest

Pilli Sujatha, Visakhapatnam vs. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-2, Visakhapatnam

In the result, appeals of the assessees for the A

ITA 102/VIZ/2019[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam21 Apr 2023AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.101/Viz/2019 To 103/Viz/2019 (ननधधारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2008-09 To 2010-11) Smt.Pilli Sujatha Vs. Asst.Commissioner Of D.No.45-57-10/1/1 Income Tax Narasimha Nagar Central Circle-2 Visakhapatnam Visakhapatnam [Pan : Ajopp0031F] आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.98/Viz/2019 To 100/Viz/2019 (ननधधारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2011-12 To 2013-14) Pilli Nooka Raju Vs. Asst.Commissioner Of D.No.45-57-10/1/1 Income Tax Narasimha Nagar Central Circle-2 Visakhapatnam Visakhapatnam [Pan : Ahipp 3381L] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri GVN Hari, ARFor Respondent: Shri M.N.MurthyNaik,CIT(DR)
Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 153A

तधरीख / Date of Hearing 21.03.2023 : घोर्णध की तधरीख/Date of : 21.04.2023 Pronouncement आदेश /O R D E R Per Shri S.Balakrishnan, Accountant Member : Condonation of Delay : These appeals are filed by the assessees against the orders of Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) [CIT(A)]-3, Visakhapatnam dated 2 I.T.A. No.98/Viz/2019 ... Visakhapatnam 15.10.2018 for the Assessment Years (A.Ys.) 2008-09 to 2013-14 with the delay of 54 days. The assessee filed petition for condonation of delay, submitting that Sri P.Nooka Raju, father of the assessee who manages the affairs of the assessee, fell sick and he was advised bed rest

Pilli Sujatha, Visakhapatnam vs. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-2, Visakhapatnam

In the result, appeals of the assessees for the A

ITA 101/VIZ/2019[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam21 Apr 2023AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.101/Viz/2019 To 103/Viz/2019 (ननधधारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2008-09 To 2010-11) Smt.Pilli Sujatha Vs. Asst.Commissioner Of D.No.45-57-10/1/1 Income Tax Narasimha Nagar Central Circle-2 Visakhapatnam Visakhapatnam [Pan : Ajopp0031F] आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.98/Viz/2019 To 100/Viz/2019 (ननधधारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2011-12 To 2013-14) Pilli Nooka Raju Vs. Asst.Commissioner Of D.No.45-57-10/1/1 Income Tax Narasimha Nagar Central Circle-2 Visakhapatnam Visakhapatnam [Pan : Ahipp 3381L] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri GVN Hari, ARFor Respondent: Shri M.N.MurthyNaik,CIT(DR)
Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 153A

तधरीख / Date of Hearing 21.03.2023 : घोर्णध की तधरीख/Date of : 21.04.2023 Pronouncement आदेश /O R D E R Per Shri S.Balakrishnan, Accountant Member : Condonation of Delay : These appeals are filed by the assessees against the orders of Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) [CIT(A)]-3, Visakhapatnam dated 2 I.T.A. No.98/Viz/2019 ... Visakhapatnam 15.10.2018 for the Assessment Years (A.Ys.) 2008-09 to 2013-14 with the delay of 54 days. The assessee filed petition for condonation of delay, submitting that Sri P.Nooka Raju, father of the assessee who manages the affairs of the assessee, fell sick and he was advised bed rest

Pilli Nooka Raju, Visakhapatnam vs. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, . Central Circle-2, Visakhapatnam

In the result, appeals of the assessees for the A

ITA 100/VIZ/2019[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam21 Apr 2023AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.101/Viz/2019 To 103/Viz/2019 (ननधधारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2008-09 To 2010-11) Smt.Pilli Sujatha Vs. Asst.Commissioner Of D.No.45-57-10/1/1 Income Tax Narasimha Nagar Central Circle-2 Visakhapatnam Visakhapatnam [Pan : Ajopp0031F] आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.98/Viz/2019 To 100/Viz/2019 (ननधधारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2011-12 To 2013-14) Pilli Nooka Raju Vs. Asst.Commissioner Of D.No.45-57-10/1/1 Income Tax Narasimha Nagar Central Circle-2 Visakhapatnam Visakhapatnam [Pan : Ahipp 3381L] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri GVN Hari, ARFor Respondent: Shri M.N.MurthyNaik,CIT(DR)
Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 153A

तधरीख / Date of Hearing 21.03.2023 : घोर्णध की तधरीख/Date of : 21.04.2023 Pronouncement आदेश /O R D E R Per Shri S.Balakrishnan, Accountant Member : Condonation of Delay : These appeals are filed by the assessees against the orders of Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) [CIT(A)]-3, Visakhapatnam dated 2 I.T.A. No.98/Viz/2019 ... Visakhapatnam 15.10.2018 for the Assessment Years (A.Ys.) 2008-09 to 2013-14 with the delay of 54 days. The assessee filed petition for condonation of delay, submitting that Sri P.Nooka Raju, father of the assessee who manages the affairs of the assessee, fell sick and he was advised bed rest