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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

Lourdes Mary Arulanandam, Chennai vs. ITO, Non Corporate Ward 22(5), Chennai

In the result, both the appeals filed by the assessees are allowed

ITA 199/CHNY/2022[2013-2014]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai16 Sept 2022AY 2013-2014

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.200/Chny/2022 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2013-14 Shri Thomas Mulayimkal, Vs. The Income Tax Officer, 6/8, Periyar Street, Plot No. 176, Anna Non Corporate Ward 22(5), Nagar, Pammal, Chennai 600 075. Tambaram, Chennai 600 045. [Pan:Acipt2203L] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.199/Chny/2022 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2013-14 Smt. Lourdes Mary Arulanandam, Vs. The Income Tax Officer, 6/8, Periyar Street, Plot No. 176, Anna Non Corporate Ward 22(5), Nagar, Pammal, Chennai 600 075. Tambaram, Chennai 600 045. [Pan:Acipt2203L] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri S. Sankarlingam, Cit (Retd.) ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Shri S. Venkatesh, Addl.Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 30.08.2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 16.09.2022 आदेश /O R D E R Per V. Durga Rao: Both The Appeals Filed By Different Assessees (Husband & Wife) Are Directed Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-10, Chennai Both Dated 06.12.2018 Relevant To The Assessment

For Appellant: Shri S. Sankarlingam, CIT (Retd.)For Respondent: Shri S. Venkatesh, Addl.CIT

days in filing the appeal before the Tribunal. The assessee Shri Thomas Mulayimkal in I.T.A No. 200/Chny/2022 has filed an affidavit for condonation of delay in filing the appeal. The reasons for the condonation of delay in filing the appeal are as under: “8. The impugned order was received ... loss if the appeal is not admitted. The above circumstances, the Honourable Tribunal may be pleased to admit this appeal after condoning the delay.” 3. Similarly, the assessee Smt. Lourdes Marry Arulanandam in I.T..A No. 199/Chny/2022 has filed an affidavit for condonation of delay in filing the appeal

Antonio Whitney Munroe, China vs. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 35(1), Mumbai

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

ITA 1801/MUM/2022[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai15 Sept 2022AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Baskaran Br & Shri Pavan Kumar Gadaleantonio Whitney Vs. Acit-Circle 35(1), Munroe,4 Th Floor, Mumbai -400020. Thomson Reuters, Piramaltowers,Corporate Park,G.K.Marg, Lower Parel, West, Mumbai-400013 Pan/Gir No. Bahpm5057R Appellant .. Respondent Appellant By : Mr.K.K.Vaid,&Mr.A.K.Jawadwala.Ar Respondent By : Mr.Mr.Manoj Sinha.Dr Date Of Hearing 13.09.2022 Date Of Pronouncement 15.09.2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Pavan Kumar Gadale Jm: The Assessee Has Filed The Appeal Against The Order Of The Cit(A)-46 Mumbai Passed U/S 144 & 250 Of The Act. The Assessee Has Raised The Grounds Of Appeal That The Cit(A) Has Erred In Passing An Ex-Parte Order Confirming The Validity Of The Assesseement Order & The Cit(A) Also Has Erred In Non Granting Of Tds Credit &Foreign Tax Paid Credit. Antonio Whitney Munroe. 2. At The Time Of Hearing, The Ld.Ar Has Submitted That The Assessee Is A Resident Of China & Has Filed An Affidavit For Condonation Of Delay Of 48 Days In Filing The Appeal Before The Hon’Ble Tribunal & Explained That Due To Covid-19 Pandemic, The Filling Was Delayed & Relied On The Decision Of Hon’Ble Supreme Court In Respect Of Extension Of Period Of Limitation. We Find The Registry Has Issued Defect Notice To The Assessee Mentioning The Delay Of 806 Days In Filling The Appeal. On Application Of The Ratio Of Decision Of The Honble Supreme Court In Respect Of Extension Of Limitation Period, The Delay Is Restricted To 48 Days & The Ld.Dr Has No Specific Objections. Further We Are Satisfied With The Reasonable Cause Explained For Delay In Filling The Appeal & Accordingly We Condone The Delay & Admit The Appeal.

For Appellant: Mr.K.K.Vaid,&Mr.A.K.Jawadwala.ARFor Respondent: Mr.Mr.Manoj Sinha.DR
Section 144

time of hearing, the Ld.AR has submitted that the assessee is a resident of China and has filed an affidavit for condonation of delay of 48 days in filing the appeal before the Hon’ble Tribunal and explained that due to Covid-19 pandemic, the filling was delayed and relied ... Ld.DR has no specific objections. Further we are satisfied with the reasonable cause explained for delay in filling the appeal and accordingly we condone the delay and admit the appeal. 3. The Brief facts of the case are that, the assessee is a foreign national and employee of Thomson Reuters

Smt. Srinivasan Arthi, Chennai vs. ITO, Corporate Ward - 15 (1), Chennai

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

ITA 683/CHNY/2020[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai14 Sept 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwalआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.683/Chny/2020 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2012-13 Smt. Srinivasan Arthi, Vs. The Income Tax Officer, 9 & 10, Madha Koil First Cross Street, Non Corporate Ward 15(1), Neelankarai, Chennai 600 041. Chennai. [Pan:Bljpa4271N] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Mrs. T V Muthu Abirami, Advocate ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Shri G. Johnson, Addl. Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 14.09.2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 14.09.2022 आदेश /O R D E R Per V. Durga Rao:

For Appellant: Mrs. T V Muthu Abirami, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri G. Johnson, Addl. CIT
Section 143(3)

days in filing the appeal before the Tribunal including 120 days delay owing to Covid-19. The assessee has filed a petition for condonation of delay in the form of an affidavit by stating as under: 2 I.T.A. No.683/Chny/20 “3. That I am an uneducated person and I have only ... appeal before the first appellate authority and the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals), on 28.12.2018, had dismissed the appeal in limine, without condoning the delay. 10. That on receipt of the order passed by the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals), I had immediately entrusted the same to my authorized representatives

M/S. Waterline Hotels Private Limited, Bangalore vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle- 7(1)(2), Bangalore

In the result, the appeal by the assessee is allowed

ITA 388/BANG/2020[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore13 Sept 2022AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri N.V. Vasudevan & Ms. Padmavathy Sassessment Year : 2013-14 Waterline Hotels Pvt. Ltd., Vs. The Deputy Commissioner 10Th Floor, Gamma Block, Of Income Tax, Sigma Soft Tech Park No.07, Circle 7(1)(2), Airport Varthur Road, Bangalore. Whitefield, Bangalore – 560 066. Pan: Aaacw 8059N Appellant Respondent Appellant By : Shri Pranav Krishna, Advocate Respondent By : Shri V S Chakrapani, Cit(Dr)(Itat), Bengaluru. Date Of Hearing : 29.08.2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 13.09.2022 O R D E R Per Padmavathy S.This Appeal By The Assessee Is Against The Order Of The Cit(Appeals)-7, Bengaluru Dated 27.3.2019 For The Assessment Year 2013-14. 2. The Assessee Has Raised 18 Grounds Pertaining To The Following Issues:- Page 2 Of 20

For Appellant: Shri Pranav Krishna, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri V S Chakrapani, CIT(DR)(ITAT), Bengaluru
Section 143(2)Section 271Section 40Section 56(2)(viib)

during the Covid-19 period. The Page 3 of 20 assessee filed an affidavit with the reasons for the delay and prayed for condonation of delay. The relevant extract of the same is as follows:- “3. In this regard, the Appellant humbly submits that the entire finance team was headed ... lockdown was lifted. It is humbly requested that the Hon'ble Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore takes a lenient and compassionate view and condone the delay of 355 days in filing the Appeal before your Honours and hear the same on merits for the advancement of substantial cause of justice

Eaton Power Quality Private Limited, Pondicherry vs. DCIT, Pondicherry

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue is allowed

ITA 567/CHNY/2016[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Sept 2022AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपीलसं./I.T.A.No.567/Chny/2016 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2011-12) M/S. Eaton Power Quality Pvt Ltd. Vs Deputy Commissioner Of Income 2, E.V.R Street, Sedarapet, Tax, Puducherry-605 111. Circle-1, Puducherry. Pan: Aaacc 6943R (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) & आयकर अपीलसं./I.T.A.No.1689/Chny/2016 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2011-12) Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax, Vs M/S. Eaton Power Quality Pvt Circle-1, Ltd. Puducherry-605 003. 2, E.V.R Street, Sedarapet, Puducherry-605 111. Pan: Aaacc 6943R (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Dr. S. Palani Kumar, CITFor Respondent: 27.07.2022
Section 143(3)Section 144C(5)

delay may be condoned in the interest of justice. 3. Having heard both sides and considered reasons given by the learned DR, for condonation of delay, we are of the considered view that reasons given by the Revenue for not filing the appeal within the time allowed under ... comes under reasonable cause as provided under the Act, for condonation of delay and hence, delay in filing of appeal is adjudication. ITA No.567/Chny/2016 (Assessee’s appeal): 4. The first issue that came up for our consideration from the assessee appeal is transfer pricing adjustment of Rs.3

DCIT, Pondicherry vs. Eaton Power Quality P. Ltd., Pondicherry

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue is allowed

ITA 1689/CHNY/2016[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Sept 2022AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपीलसं./I.T.A.No.567/Chny/2016 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2011-12) M/S. Eaton Power Quality Pvt Ltd. Vs Deputy Commissioner Of Income 2, E.V.R Street, Sedarapet, Tax, Puducherry-605 111. Circle-1, Puducherry. Pan: Aaacc 6943R (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) & आयकर अपीलसं./I.T.A.No.1689/Chny/2016 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2011-12) Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax, Vs M/S. Eaton Power Quality Pvt Circle-1, Ltd. Puducherry-605 003. 2, E.V.R Street, Sedarapet, Puducherry-605 111. Pan: Aaacc 6943R (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Dr. S. Palani Kumar, CITFor Respondent: 27.07.2022
Section 143(3)Section 144C(5)

delay may be condoned in the interest of justice. 3. Having heard both sides and considered reasons given by the learned DR, for condonation of delay, we are of the considered view that reasons given by the Revenue for not filing the appeal within the time allowed under ... comes under reasonable cause as provided under the Act, for condonation of delay and hence, delay in filing of appeal is adjudication. ITA No.567/Chny/2016 (Assessee’s appeal): 4. The first issue that came up for our consideration from the assessee appeal is transfer pricing adjustment of Rs.3