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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

Jyoti Ajay Bankda, Mumbai vs. ITO, Mumbai

Appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purpose

ITA 332/MUM/2022[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai14 Jul 2022AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri M. Balaganeshआअसं. 332/मुं/2022 ("न.व. 2014-15) Jyoti Ajay Bankda, 4301, B Wing, Db Woods, Gokuldham, Goregaon (East) Mumbai 400 063. Pan: Adhpb-2855-N ...... अपीलाथ" /Appellant बनाम Vs. Ito-Ward 24(2), Piramal Chambers, Mumbai – 400 012. . ..... ""तवाद"/Respondent अपीलाथ" "वारा/ Appellant By : Shri Anuj Kisnadwala ""तवाद" "वारा/Respondent By : Shri Hiren Bhat सुनवाई क" "त"थ/ Date Of Hearing : 14/07/2022 घोषणा क" "त"थ/ Date Of Pronouncement : 14/07/2022 आदेश/ Order Per Vikas Awasthy, Jm: This Appeal By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi (In Short ‘The Cit(A) ’) Dated 16/12/2021, For The Assessment Year 2014-15. 2. The Appeal Is Time Barred By Eight Days. The Ld. Authorized Representative For The Assessee Submitted That The Appeal Was Filed Online On 10/02/2022 I.E. Within The Period Of Limitation. However, Physical Copy Of Form No.36 Accompanied By Grounds Of Appeal & The Impugned Order Was 2 Filed On 22/02/2022. The Ld. Authorized Representative For The Assessee Submitted That 8 Days Delay In Filing Of Physical Form -36 May Kindly Be Condoned In The Light Of Extra Ordinary Circumstances Caused By Covid-19 Pandemic. The Revenue Raised No Serious Objection In Condonation Of Delay. Taking Into Consideration Entirety Of Facts The 8 Days Delay In Filing Of The Appeal Is Condoned & The Appeal Is Admitted To Be Heard On Merits.

For Appellant: Shri Anuj KisnadwalaFor Respondent: Shri Hiren Bhat

kindly be condoned in the light of extra ordinary circumstances caused by COVID-19 Pandemic. The Revenue raised no serious objection in condonation of delay. Taking into consideration entirety of facts the 8 days delay in filing of the appeal is condoned and the appeal is admitted to be heard

M/S Majju Image & Brand Consultants Pvt Ltd, Bangalore vs. The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Bangalore

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

ITA 2015/BANG/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore14 Jul 2022AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillaiassessment Year : 2014-15 M/S. Majju Image & Brand Consultants Pvt. Ltd., The Pr. No. G1, Accolade Commissioner Of Apartments, Income Tax, Millers Road, 2Nd Cross, Bangalore – 4, Benson Town, Vs. Bangalore. Bangalore – 560 046. Pan: Aaicm6586E Appellant Respondent : Shri B.S. Balachandran, Assessee By Advocate : Shri Sumer Singh Meena, Revenue By Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing : 14-07-2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 14-07-2022 Order Per Beena Pillaipresent Appeal Is Filed By Assessee Against Order U/S. 263 Dated 25/01/2018 Passed By Ld.Pr.Cit, Bangalore – 4 For A.Y. 2014-15 On Following Grounds Of Appeal: “1. The Impugned Revisionary Order Passed By The Learned Principal Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Pcit) U/S.263 Dated; 25-01-2018 Is Opposed To The Facts Of The Case & The Law & Therefore, It Is Liable To Be Set-Aside.

For Respondent: Shri B.S. Balachandran
Section 142(1)Section 143Section 143(3)Section 263

period.” 3.3 Considering the submissions by both sides and respectfully following the observation by Hon’ble Supreme Court, we find it fit to condone the delay caused in filing the present appeal as it is Page 9 of 15 not attributable to the assessee. Accordingly, we allow the application seeking ... condonation of delay. 4. The Ld.AR submitted that, all the issues alleged by assessee in the present appeal is against invoking the revisionary jurisdiction u/s. 263 of the Act. He submitted that, the assessment order dated 20/06/2016 cannot be held to be erroneous and prejudicial to the interest of revenue

M/S. Rallis India Ltd., Mumbai vs. Dy CIT, Cicle-8(1)(1), Mumbai

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

ITA 913/MUM/2021[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai04 Jul 2022AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Pavan Kumar Gadale & Shri S Rifaur Rahmanm/S. Rallis India Ltd Vs. Dcit, Circle – 8(1)(1) C/O Kalyaniwalla & Room No. 624, 6Th Mistry Llp, 2Nd Floor, Floor, Aayakar Bhavan Esplanade House, 29, M.K Road, Hazarimal Somani Mumbai – 400020. Marg, Mumbai – 400001 "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aabcr2657N Appellant .. Respondent Appellant By : Mr.Jitendra Jain.Ar Respondent By : Mr.S.N Kabra. Dr Date Of Hearing 03.06.2022 Date Of Pronouncement 04.07.2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Pavan Kumar Gadale Jm: The Assessee Has Filed The Appeal Against The Order Of The Principle Commissioner Of Income Tax (Pr.Cit) – 8, Mumbai Passed U/S 263 Of The Act.

For Appellant: Mr.Jitendra Jain.ARFor Respondent: Mr.S.N Kabra. DR
Section 10(34)Section 10ASection 115JSection 143(2)Section 14ASection 2(47)Section 263Section 263eSection 80Section 801A

submitted that there is a delay of 06 days in filing the appeal before the Hon’ble Tribunal and filed the affidavit for condonation of delay. We found the M/s Rallis India Ltd, Mumbai. facts mentioned in the affidavit are reasonable and the Ld. DR has no specific objections. Accordingly ... condone the delay and admit the appeal. 3. Further, the Ld. AR submitted that the assessee has raised the additional ground of appeal challenging the jurisdiction of revision order as under: 1. The appellant submits that the notice u/s 263 and the consequential order are barred by limitation. The appellant

Advantage Overseas Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai vs. ACIT 1(1), Bhopal

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

ITA 922/MUM/2022[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai30 Jun 2022AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Pramod Kumar, Vp & Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. Nos. 919/Mum/2022 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year:2014-15) & आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. Nos. 920/Mum/2022 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year:2013-14) & आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. Nos. 922/Mum/2022 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year:2010-11) बिधम/ Advantage Overseas Pvt. Dcit-1(1) Ltd. Bhopal. Vs. 414, A- Wing Express Zone, Off Western Express Highway Malad (E), Mumbai-400097. स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aaaeca8925F (अपीलाथी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) Assessee By: None Revenue By: Dr. Mahesh Akhade (Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 30/06/2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 30/06/2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: These Are Appeals Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld. Cit(A)-53, Mumbai Dated 18.02.2022 For Ays. 2014-15 & 2013-14; & Order Dated 11.02.202 For Ay 2010-11. For Ay. 2014-15 (Ita. No. 919/Mum/2022) 2. The Ground No. 1 Of The Assessee Is Against The Action Of The Ld. Cit(A) Passing The Impugned Order Without Providing The Assessee Adequate Opportunity Of Being Heard. Having Gone Through The

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Dr. Mahesh Akhade (DR)
Section 250(6)Section 271(1)(c)

922/Mum/2022) 4. The main grievance of the assessee is against the action of the Ld. CIT(A) in not condoning the delay of fourteen (14) days and dismissing the penalty appeal preferred before him. 5. Having gone through the impugned order, we note that that ... fourteen (14) days in filing the appeal before him. However, according to the Ld. CIT(A) since there was no specific request/application of condonation of delay, he dismissed the appeal without going into the merits of the case. We do not countenance such an action Ld. CIT(A). According

Advantage Overseas Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai vs. DCIT 1(1), Bhopal

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

ITA 920/MUM/2022[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai30 Jun 2022AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Pramod Kumar, Vp & Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. Nos. 919/Mum/2022 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year:2014-15) & आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. Nos. 920/Mum/2022 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year:2013-14) & आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. Nos. 922/Mum/2022 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year:2010-11) बिधम/ Advantage Overseas Pvt. Dcit-1(1) Ltd. Bhopal. Vs. 414, A- Wing Express Zone, Off Western Express Highway Malad (E), Mumbai-400097. स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aaaeca8925F (अपीलाथी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) Assessee By: None Revenue By: Dr. Mahesh Akhade (Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 30/06/2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 30/06/2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: These Are Appeals Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld. Cit(A)-53, Mumbai Dated 18.02.2022 For Ays. 2014-15 & 2013-14; & Order Dated 11.02.202 For Ay 2010-11. For Ay. 2014-15 (Ita. No. 919/Mum/2022) 2. The Ground No. 1 Of The Assessee Is Against The Action Of The Ld. Cit(A) Passing The Impugned Order Without Providing The Assessee Adequate Opportunity Of Being Heard. Having Gone Through The

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Dr. Mahesh Akhade (DR)
Section 250(6)Section 271(1)(c)

922/Mum/2022) 4. The main grievance of the assessee is against the action of the Ld. CIT(A) in not condoning the delay of fourteen (14) days and dismissing the penalty appeal preferred before him. 5. Having gone through the impugned order, we note that that ... fourteen (14) days in filing the appeal before him. However, according to the Ld. CIT(A) since there was no specific request/application of condonation of delay, he dismissed the appeal without going into the merits of the case. We do not countenance such an action Ld. CIT(A). According

Advantage Overseas Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai vs. DCIT 1(1), Bhopal

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

ITA 919/MUM/2022[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai30 Jun 2022AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Pramod Kumar, Vp & Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. Nos. 919/Mum/2022 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year:2014-15) & आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. Nos. 920/Mum/2022 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year:2013-14) & आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. Nos. 922/Mum/2022 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year:2010-11) बिधम/ Advantage Overseas Pvt. Dcit-1(1) Ltd. Bhopal. Vs. 414, A- Wing Express Zone, Off Western Express Highway Malad (E), Mumbai-400097. स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aaaeca8925F (अपीलाथी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) Assessee By: None Revenue By: Dr. Mahesh Akhade (Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 30/06/2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 30/06/2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: These Are Appeals Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld. Cit(A)-53, Mumbai Dated 18.02.2022 For Ays. 2014-15 & 2013-14; & Order Dated 11.02.202 For Ay 2010-11. For Ay. 2014-15 (Ita. No. 919/Mum/2022) 2. The Ground No. 1 Of The Assessee Is Against The Action Of The Ld. Cit(A) Passing The Impugned Order Without Providing The Assessee Adequate Opportunity Of Being Heard. Having Gone Through The

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Dr. Mahesh Akhade (DR)
Section 250(6)Section 271(1)(c)

922/Mum/2022) 4. The main grievance of the assessee is against the action of the Ld. CIT(A) in not condoning the delay of fourteen (14) days and dismissing the penalty appeal preferred before him. 5. Having gone through the impugned order, we note that that ... fourteen (14) days in filing the appeal before him. However, according to the Ld. CIT(A) since there was no specific request/application of condonation of delay, he dismissed the appeal without going into the merits of the case. We do not countenance such an action Ld. CIT(A). According

M/S. Lavino Kapur Cottons Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai vs. DCIT Cir 3(2) (1), Mumbai

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

ITA 2102/MUM/2021[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai29 Jun 2022AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla, Jm & Shri Gagan Goyal, Am आयकरअपीलसं./ I.T.A. No. 2102 & 2103/Mum/2021 (निर्धारणवर्ा / Assessment Year: 2017-18 & 2018-19) Dcit Cir-3(2)(1), M/S Lavino Kapur Cottons Aayakar Bhavan, Pvt. Ltd. बिधम/ Maharshi Karve Road, 121/122, Mittal Chambers, Vs. Churchgate, Nariman Point, Mumbai-400 020 Mumbai-400 021 स्थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./ Pan No. Aaacl0824C (अपीलाथी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) : अपीलाथीकीओरसे/ Appellant By : Shri Surinder Mehra, Ld. Ar प्रत्यथीकीओरसे/Respondent By : Shri Mehul Jain, Ld. Dr सुनवाईकीतारीख/ : 02.06.2022 Date Of Hearing घोषणाकीतारीख / : 29.06.2022 Date Of Pronouncement आदेश / O R D E R Per Amit Shukla: The Aforesaid Appeals Have Been Filed By The Assessee Against The Separate Impugned Order Of Even Date 10.09.2021, Passed By National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi, In Relation To Adjustment Made U/S 143(1) For The Ay 2017-18 & 2018-19. 2

For Appellant: Shri Surinder Mehra, LdFor Respondent: Shri Mehul Jain, Ld. DR
Section 143(1)Section 143(1)(a)Section 3Section 36(1)(va)Section 43B

brought to our notice that there is marginal delay in filing the appeals and vide letter dated 17.11.2021, assessee has requested for condonation of delay, which are as under:- The order of the Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) is dated 10.09.2021 and the last date for filing the appeal