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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

Mr. Mangesh Tukaram Sawant, Mumbai vs. ACIT - 25(2), Mumbai

Appeal of the Assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 302/MUM/2021[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai31 Oct 2022AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla, Jm & Shri S Rifaur Rahman, Am आयकरअपीलसं./ I.T.A. No.302/Mum/2021 (निर्धारणवर्ा / Assessment Year: 2011-12) Mr. Mangesh Acit- 25(2) Mumbai Kautilya Bhavan,Bkc, Tukaram Sawant Bandra(E),Mumbai A/004,Prathamesh बिधम/ Maharashtra, 400051 Horizon, New Mhb Vs. Colony, Linking Road, Borivali(W), Mumbai 400091 स्थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./ Pan No. Aagps0518M (अपीलाथी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) : अपीलाथीकीओरसे/ Appellant By : Shri. Rajiv Khandelwal, Ca प्रत्यथीकीओरसे/Respondent By : Dr. Mahesh Akhade, Cit Dr. सुनवाईकीतारीख/ : 18.10.2022 Date Of Hearing घोषणाकीतारीख / : 31.10.2022 Date Of Pronouncement आदेश / O R D E R Per Amit Shukla:

For Appellant: Shri. Rajiv Khandelwal, CAFor Respondent: Dr. Mahesh Akhade, CIT DR
Section 144

proceedings. Thus, he submitted that delay should not be condo med. 6. After considering the facts and circumstances and the reasons given for condonation of delay, it is seen that, the accountant of the Assessee Mr. Dakshesh Goyal was looking after the matters of the Assessee who had left ... before the CIT (Appeals) nor even filed the second appeal before the Tribunal in time. However, looking to the reasons given for condonation of delay, there appears to be sufficient cause not representing the matter as he was dependent upon his accountant who had neither informed the Assessee properly

M/S Nickunj Eximp Enterprises P. Ltd., Mumbai vs. Asstt. CIT, CC-2(4), Mumbai

ITA 15/MUM/2021[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai31 Oct 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla, Jm & Shri S. Rifaur Rahman, Am आयकरअपीलसं./ I.T.A. No. 15/Mum/2021 (ननधधारणवर्ा / Assessment Year: 2012-13) Acit Cen. Cir,- 2(4), M/S Nikunj Eximp R. No. 802, Pratistha Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. बनाम/ 4Th Floor, Sri Joravar Bhavan, Bhavan, Old Cgo Vs. 93, M. K. Road, Marine Lines, Annexe, M. K. Marg, Mumbai-400 020 Mumbai-400 020 स्थधयीलेखधसं./जीआइआरसं./ Pan No. Aabcn0991K (अपीलधथी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) : अपीलधथीकीओरसे/ Appellant By : Shri Vijay Mehta, Ld. Ar प्रत्यथीकीओरसे/Respondent By : Dr. Mahesh Akhade, Ld. Dr सुनवधईकीतधरीख/ : 13.09.2022 Date Of Hearing घोर्णधकीतधरीख / : 31.10.2022 Date Of Pronouncement आदेश / O R D E R Per Amit Shukla: The Aforesaid Appeal Has Been Filed By The Assessee Against The Impugned Order Dated 28.10.2020, Passed Ld. Cit(A)-58, Mumbai For The Quantum Of Assessment Passed U/S 143(3) R.W.S. 153A For Ay 2012-13. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds:-

For Appellant: Shri Vijay Mehta, Ld. ARFor Respondent: Dr. Mahesh Akhade, Ld. DR
Section 132Section 132(4)Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 3(1)Section 68

Your Honours may deem fit. 2. At the outset, the appeal of the assessee is delayed by 9 days and the petition for condonation of delay; assessee has submitted that it has to be filed within 60 days from the date of receipt of order for expiry on 28.12.2020. However

M/S Perfect Stone Limited, Chennai vs. ITO NFAC, Delhi

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 785/CHNY/2022[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai28 Oct 2022AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwalआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.785/Chny/2022 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2016-17 M/S. Perfect Stone Limited, Vs. The Assistant Commissioner Of New No. 7, Lvr Centre, Seshadri Income Tax, National Faceless Road, Alwarpet, Chennai 600 006. Assessment Centre, New Delhi. [Pan:Aaacp1931G] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri G. Tarun, Advocate For Shri S. Sridhar, Advocate ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Shri Ar V Sreenivasan, Addl. Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 27.10.2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 28.10.2022 आदेश /O R D E R Per V. Durga Rao: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), New Delhi, Dated 30.08.2022 Relevant To The Assessment Year 2016-17. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessment Order For The Assessment Year 2016-17 Was Passed Under Section 143(43) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [“Act” In Short] On 23.12.2018. Since The Audit

For Appellant: Shri G. Tarun, Advocate for Shri S. Sridhar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri AR V Sreenivasan, Addl. CIT
Section 143(43)Section 271BSection 274Section 44A

submitted that there was delay of 51 days in filing the tax audit report and the assessee has filed a petition for condonation of delay, which was rejected and prayed for condoning the delay and delete the penalty levied under section 271B of the Act. 4. On the other hand ... filing report was not at all intentional and happened due to all the above reasons. We humbly request the Assessing Officer to kindly condone the delay in filing the audit report and request you to not to levy penalty. We are herewith enclosing copy of resignation letter of said employee

Regan Powertech Pvt Ltd, Chennai vs. DCIT, CC-5(1), Chennai

In the result, both the appeals filed by the assessee are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 569/CHNY/2021[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai28 Oct 2022AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.568 & 569/Chny/2021 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2009-10 & 2010-11 M/S. Regen Powertech Pvt. Ltd., Vs. The Deputy Commissioner Of Sivanandam,, No. 1, Pulla Avenue, Income Tax, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai 600 030. Corporate Circle 5(1), Chennai. [Pan:Aadcr5531M] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri B. Ramakrishnan, F.C.A. ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Shri Clement Ramesh Kumar, Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 13.10.2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 28.10.2022 आदेश /O R D E R Per V. Durga Rao:

For Appellant: Shri B. Ramakrishnan, F.C.AFor Respondent: Shri Clement Ramesh Kumar, CIT
Section 250

Both the appeals filed by the assessee are delayed by 687 days in filing the appeal. The assessee filed petition for condonation of delay in the form of an affidavit, wherein, it was stated as under: 2 I.T.A. Nos. 568 & 569/Chny/21 1. That the order of the Commissioner of Income ... parties." 6. Considering the above, the Deponent most respectfully and humbly prays before this Hon'ble Tribunal to kindly admit the appeal and condone the delay in filing the appeal. 7. It is further affirmed that the above stated facts are true and correct to the best of my knowledge

Regan Powertech Pvt Ltd, Chennai vs. DCIT, CC-5(1), Chennai

In the result, both the appeals filed by the assessee are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 568/CHNY/2021[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai28 Oct 2022AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.568 & 569/Chny/2021 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2009-10 & 2010-11 M/S. Regen Powertech Pvt. Ltd., Vs. The Deputy Commissioner Of Sivanandam,, No. 1, Pulla Avenue, Income Tax, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai 600 030. Corporate Circle 5(1), Chennai. [Pan:Aadcr5531M] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri B. Ramakrishnan, F.C.A. ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Shri Clement Ramesh Kumar, Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 13.10.2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 28.10.2022 आदेश /O R D E R Per V. Durga Rao:

For Appellant: Shri B. Ramakrishnan, F.C.AFor Respondent: Shri Clement Ramesh Kumar, CIT
Section 250

Both the appeals filed by the assessee are delayed by 687 days in filing the appeal. The assessee filed petition for condonation of delay in the form of an affidavit, wherein, it was stated as under: 2 I.T.A. Nos. 568 & 569/Chny/21 1. That the order of the Commissioner of Income ... parties." 6. Considering the above, the Deponent most respectfully and humbly prays before this Hon'ble Tribunal to kindly admit the appeal and condone the delay in filing the appeal. 7. It is further affirmed that the above stated facts are true and correct to the best of my knowledge

Kugel Developers Pvt Ltd., Chennai vs. DCIT Company Circle II(4), Chennai

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

ITA 348/CHNY/2019[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai28 Oct 2022AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 2085/Chny/2014 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2008-09 M/S. Dharma Promoters (P) Ltd., Acit Times Partner, No. 58, Permabur V. Company Circle –I(4), Barracks Road, Chennai. Chennai – 600 007. [Pan:Aaccd-8247-C] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 2513/Chny/2017 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2008-09 M/S. Zeya Developers Pvt Ltd., Acit 341/36A, Ii Floor, Mangal Sain V. Corporate Circle -3(2), Building, Chennai -34. Bagh Kare Khan, Kishan Ganj, Delhi – 110 007. [Pan:Aaacz-3444-Q] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 1835/Chny/2018 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2008-09 M/S. Genda Buildcons Pvt Ltd., Ito Times Partner, No. 58, Permabur V. Corporate Ward -2(2), Barracks Road, Vepery, Chennai -34. Chennai – 600 007. [Pan:Aadcg-0885-B] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

2085/Chny/2014 and ITA No. 2513/Chny/2017 are time barred by 54 days and 45 days, respectively, for which necessary petition for condonation of delay along with affidavit explaining the reasons for the delay has been filed. The AR further submitted that the in ITA No. 2085/Chny/2014, the assessee could not file ... therefore, delay may be condoned in the interest of advancement of substantial justice. 3. The learned DR, on the other hand, strongly opposing condonation of delay petition filed by the assessee’s submitted that the reasons given by the assessee’s does not come within the ambit of reasonable

ITO Corporate Ward 2(2), Chennai vs. Genda Builders Pvt. Ltd., Chennai

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

ITA 2033/CHNY/2018[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai28 Oct 2022AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 2085/Chny/2014 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2008-09 M/S. Dharma Promoters (P) Ltd., Acit Times Partner, No. 58, Permabur V. Company Circle –I(4), Barracks Road, Chennai. Chennai – 600 007. [Pan:Aaccd-8247-C] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 2513/Chny/2017 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2008-09 M/S. Zeya Developers Pvt Ltd., Acit 341/36A, Ii Floor, Mangal Sain V. Corporate Circle -3(2), Building, Chennai -34. Bagh Kare Khan, Kishan Ganj, Delhi – 110 007. [Pan:Aaacz-3444-Q] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 1835/Chny/2018 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2008-09 M/S. Genda Buildcons Pvt Ltd., Ito Times Partner, No. 58, Permabur V. Corporate Ward -2(2), Barracks Road, Vepery, Chennai -34. Chennai – 600 007. [Pan:Aadcg-0885-B] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

2085/Chny/2014 and ITA No. 2513/Chny/2017 are time barred by 54 days and 45 days, respectively, for which necessary petition for condonation of delay along with affidavit explaining the reasons for the delay has been filed. The AR further submitted that the in ITA No. 2085/Chny/2014, the assessee could not file ... therefore, delay may be condoned in the interest of advancement of substantial justice. 3. The learned DR, on the other hand, strongly opposing condonation of delay petition filed by the assessee’s submitted that the reasons given by the assessee’s does not come within the ambit of reasonable

Genda Buildcons Pvt Ltd., Chennai vs. ITO Corporate Ward 2(2), Chennai

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

ITA 1835/CHNY/2018[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai28 Oct 2022AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 2085/Chny/2014 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2008-09 M/S. Dharma Promoters (P) Ltd., Acit Times Partner, No. 58, Permabur V. Company Circle –I(4), Barracks Road, Chennai. Chennai – 600 007. [Pan:Aaccd-8247-C] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 2513/Chny/2017 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2008-09 M/S. Zeya Developers Pvt Ltd., Acit 341/36A, Ii Floor, Mangal Sain V. Corporate Circle -3(2), Building, Chennai -34. Bagh Kare Khan, Kishan Ganj, Delhi – 110 007. [Pan:Aaacz-3444-Q] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 1835/Chny/2018 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2008-09 M/S. Genda Buildcons Pvt Ltd., Ito Times Partner, No. 58, Permabur V. Corporate Ward -2(2), Barracks Road, Vepery, Chennai -34. Chennai – 600 007. [Pan:Aadcg-0885-B] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

2085/Chny/2014 and ITA No. 2513/Chny/2017 are time barred by 54 days and 45 days, respectively, for which necessary petition for condonation of delay along with affidavit explaining the reasons for the delay has been filed. The AR further submitted that the in ITA No. 2085/Chny/2014, the assessee could not file ... therefore, delay may be condoned in the interest of advancement of substantial justice. 3. The learned DR, on the other hand, strongly opposing condonation of delay petition filed by the assessee’s submitted that the reasons given by the assessee’s does not come within the ambit of reasonable

Dharma Promoters Pvt Ltd., Chennai vs. ITO Corporate Ward 1(4), Chennai

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

ITA 2514/CHNY/2017[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai28 Oct 2022AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 2085/Chny/2014 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2008-09 M/S. Dharma Promoters (P) Ltd., Acit Times Partner, No. 58, Permabur V. Company Circle –I(4), Barracks Road, Chennai. Chennai – 600 007. [Pan:Aaccd-8247-C] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 2513/Chny/2017 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2008-09 M/S. Zeya Developers Pvt Ltd., Acit 341/36A, Ii Floor, Mangal Sain V. Corporate Circle -3(2), Building, Chennai -34. Bagh Kare Khan, Kishan Ganj, Delhi – 110 007. [Pan:Aaacz-3444-Q] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 1835/Chny/2018 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2008-09 M/S. Genda Buildcons Pvt Ltd., Ito Times Partner, No. 58, Permabur V. Corporate Ward -2(2), Barracks Road, Vepery, Chennai -34. Chennai – 600 007. [Pan:Aadcg-0885-B] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

2085/Chny/2014 and ITA No. 2513/Chny/2017 are time barred by 54 days and 45 days, respectively, for which necessary petition for condonation of delay along with affidavit explaining the reasons for the delay has been filed. The AR further submitted that the in ITA No. 2085/Chny/2014, the assessee could not file ... therefore, delay may be condoned in the interest of advancement of substantial justice. 3. The learned DR, on the other hand, strongly opposing condonation of delay petition filed by the assessee’s submitted that the reasons given by the assessee’s does not come within the ambit of reasonable

Zeya Developers Pvt Ltd., Chennai vs. ACIT Corporate Circle 3(2), Chennai

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

ITA 2513/CHNY/2017[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai28 Oct 2022AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 2085/Chny/2014 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2008-09 M/S. Dharma Promoters (P) Ltd., Acit Times Partner, No. 58, Permabur V. Company Circle –I(4), Barracks Road, Chennai. Chennai – 600 007. [Pan:Aaccd-8247-C] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 2513/Chny/2017 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2008-09 M/S. Zeya Developers Pvt Ltd., Acit 341/36A, Ii Floor, Mangal Sain V. Corporate Circle -3(2), Building, Chennai -34. Bagh Kare Khan, Kishan Ganj, Delhi – 110 007. [Pan:Aaacz-3444-Q] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 1835/Chny/2018 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2008-09 M/S. Genda Buildcons Pvt Ltd., Ito Times Partner, No. 58, Permabur V. Corporate Ward -2(2), Barracks Road, Vepery, Chennai -34. Chennai – 600 007. [Pan:Aadcg-0885-B] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

2085/Chny/2014 and ITA No. 2513/Chny/2017 are time barred by 54 days and 45 days, respectively, for which necessary petition for condonation of delay along with affidavit explaining the reasons for the delay has been filed. The AR further submitted that the in ITA No. 2085/Chny/2014, the assessee could not file ... therefore, delay may be condoned in the interest of advancement of substantial justice. 3. The learned DR, on the other hand, strongly opposing condonation of delay petition filed by the assessee’s submitted that the reasons given by the assessee’s does not come within the ambit of reasonable