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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

Naeemuddin Azimuddin Shaikh, Mumbai vs. ITO 26 (2)(4), Mumbai

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

ITA 4759/MUM/2019[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai06 May 2022AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Gagan Goyalआअसं.4759/मुं/2019 ("न.व. 2010-11) Naeemuddin Azimuddin Shaikh, 2/25, Parlelshwar Society, Shahaji Raje Marg, Vile Parle (East), Mumbai 400 057. Pan: Blups-1557-G ...... अपीलाथ" /Appellant बनाम Vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward 26(2)(4), Pratyakshakar Bhavan, C-11, Room No.711, 7Th Floor, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E),Mumbai 400 051. ..... ""तवाद"/Respondent अपीलाथ" "वारा/ Appellant By : Shri Vishwas Mehendale ""तवाद" "वारा/Respondent By : Shri Anoop Hiwase सुनवाई क" "त"थ/ Date Of Hearing : 09/02/2022 घोषणा क" "त"थ/ Date Of Pronouncement : 06/05/2022 आदेश/ Order

For Appellant: Shri Vishwas MehendaleFor Respondent: Shri Anoop Hiwase
Section 142(1)Section 144Section 148

defects the appeal of the assessee was dismissed in-limine on the ground of limitation. The assessee had filed an application seeking condonation of delay 3 citing reasons causing delay in filing of the appeal, however, the same was rejected by the CIT(A) on hyper technical ground. The ld.Authorized ... along with Form -35 were not furnished. The said appeal was also time barred by 501 days. The assessee had filed application seeking condonation of delay, explaining reasons for delay in filing of the appeal. A perusal of the impugned order shows that solitary notice of hearing was sent

M/S. Steling Exports in., Mumbai vs. Dy CIT - 23(3), Mumbai

In the result, the present appeal is dismissed

ITA 23/MUM/2021[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai29 Apr 2022AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Shamim Yahya & Shri Rahul Chaudharyआयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No. 23/Mum/2021 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2010-11) M/S Sterling Exports Inc. बिधम/ Deputy Commissioner Of 405, Konark Darshan-B, Income Tax -23(3), Vs. Zaver Road, Mulund (West), Kautilya Bhavan, Mumbai - 400080 Bandra-Kurla Complex, Pan : Aalfs8235Q Mumbai - 400051 (अपीलाथी /Appellant) : (प्रत्यथी) / Respondent) For The Appellant/Assessee: Shri Shashank Mehta For The Respondent/Revenue: Shri B.K. Bagchi सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 19.04.2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 29.04.2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Rahul Chaudhary: 1. By Way Of The Present Appeal The Appellant/Assessee Has Challenged The Order Dated, 24.08.2016 Passed By The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)- 40, Mumbai [Hereafter Referred To As „The Cit(A)‟] For The Assessment Year 2010-11, Whereby The Ld. Cit(A) Had Dismissed The Appeal Against The Assessment Order, Dated 08.03.2013, Passed Under Section 143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereafter Referred To As „The Act‟).

For Appellant: Shri Shashank MehtaFor Respondent: Shri B.K. Bagchi
Section 143(3)

Income Tax Act, 1961 (hereafter referred to as „the Act‟). 2. The Appellant, a partnership firm, has filed application seeking condonation of delay in filing the appeal. There is a delay of 1460 days in filing the appeal as the impugned order was served upon the Appellant ... condoning delay of 1460 days in filing the appeal. Though a liberal approach is to be adopted while considering a plea for seeking condonation of delay, in the facts of the present case we are not inclined to exercise discretion in favour of the Appellant and condone the delay

M/S. Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited, Bangalore vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle - 1(1)(2), Bangalore

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

ITA 1111/BANG/2019[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore29 Apr 2022AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri. B.R. Baskaran & Smt. Beena Pillaiassessment Year : 2010-11 M/S. Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd., The Deputy 3Rd Floor, Bmtc Commissioner Of Complex, Income Tax, K H Road, Circle – 1 [1][2], Shanti Nagar, Vs. Bangalore. Bangalore – 560 027. Pan: Aaacb4881D Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Shri Sreehari Kutsa, Advocate : Shri Sumer Singh Meena, Cit Revenue By Dr Date Of Hearing : 25-04-2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 29-04-2022 Order Per Beena Pillaipresent Appeal Has Been Filed By Assessee Against Order Dated 26/02/2019 Passed By The Ld. Cit(A)-1, Bangalore For Assessment Year 2010-11 On Following Grounds Of Appeal: “1. The Order Of The Learned Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals), Passed Under Section 250 Of The Act In So Far As It Is Against The Appellant Is Opposed To Law, Equity, Weight Of Evidence, Probabilities & The Facts & Circumstances In The Appellant'S Case. 2. The Learned Cit(A) Is Not Justified In Refusing To Admit The Appeal Of The Appellant On The Grounds That Delay In Filing Of The Appeal Cannot Be Condoned On The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case.

For Appellant: Shri Sreehari Kutsa, Advocate
Section 234BSection 234DSection 250

Ld.AR submitted that, though several grounds were raised before the Ld.CIT(A) on merits, the Ld.CIT(A) dismissed the appeal for not condoning the delay in filing of appeal of 1037 days before him. The Ld.CIT(A) observed as under: “2.0. At the outset it is seen that there ... this Tribunal to the extent of 1240 days which was condoned by this Tribunal. The Ld.DR opposed the prayer of the assessee for condoning the delay in filing the appeal. 6. On the contrary, the Ld.CIT.DR submitted that there is no decision on the issue, on the additions by Ld.CIT

Simplex Papers Ltd., Mumbai vs. Pr. CIT (Cemtra)-2, Mumbai

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

ITA 174/MUM/2021[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai28 Apr 2022AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Prashant Maharishi & Shri Pavan Kumar Gadalesimplex Papers Ltd Vs. Pr. Cit (Central) – 2 2Nd Floor, Simplex Mills 1920, Air India Bldg Compound, 30, Nariman Point, Keshavrao Khadye Mumbai – 400 021. Marg, Sant Gadge Maharaj Chowk, Mumbai – 400 011. "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aabcs6910M Appellant .. Respondent Appellant By : Shri. Satish Modi.Ar Respondent By : Shri Ajit K. Srivastava.Dr Date Of Hearing 24.03.2022 Date Of Pronouncement 25.04.2022 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)(Central-2)Mumbai Passed U/S 263 Of The Act, 1961. At The Time Of Hearing, The Ld. Counsel For The Assessee Submitted That There Is A Delay Of 12 Days In Simplex Papers Ltd, Mumbai. Filing The Appeal Before The Hon’Ble Tribunal & Filed The Affidavit For Condonation Of Delay. We Find The Facts Mentioned In The Affidavit Are Reasonable & Accepted. Contra, Ld. Dr Has No Specific Objections. Accordingly The Delay Is Condoned & Admit The Appeal.

For Appellant: Shri. Satish Modi.ARFor Respondent: Shri Ajit K. Srivastava.DR
Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 263

delay of 12 days in Simplex Papers Ltd, Mumbai. filing the appeal before the Hon’ble Tribunal and filed the affidavit for condonation of delay. We find the facts mentioned in the affidavit are reasonable and accepted. Contra, Ld. DR has no specific objections. Accordingly the delay is condoned

M/S. Nitesh Estates Limited, Bangalore vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle- 5(1)(2), Bangalore

In the result appeal filed by assessee stands allowed on legal issue raised in ground no

ITA 1486/BANG/2019[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore20 Apr 2022AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri. Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillaiassessment Year : 2009-10 M/S. Nitesh Estates The Deputy Ltd., Commissioner Of Nitesh Time Square, Income Tax, 7Th Floor, #8, M.G. Road, Circle – 5 [1][2], Bangalore – 560 001. Vs. Bangalore. Pan: Aabcn9267C Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Shri V. Srinivasan, Advocate : Shri Sankar Ganesh K, Jcit Revenue By (Dr) Date Of Hearing : 04-02-2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 20-04-2022 Order Per Beena Pillaipresent Appeal Has Been Filed By Assessee Against Order Dated 28/03/2019 Passed By The Ld. Cit(A)-5, Bangalore For Assessment Year 2009-10 On Following Grounds Of Appeal: “1. The Orders Of The Authorities Below In So Far As They Are Against The Appellant Are Opposed To Law, Equity, Weight Of Evidence, Probabilities, Facts & Circumstances Of The Case. 2. The Order Of Re-Assessment Is Bad In Law & Void-Ab- Initio For Want Of Requisite Jurisdiction Especially, The Mandatory Requirements To Assume Jurisdiction U/S 148 Of The Act Did Not Exist & Have Not Been Complied With & Consequently, The Re-Assessment Requires To Be Cancelled. 3. The Learned Cit[A] Ought To Have Appreciated That There Was No Fresh Material To Show That Income Had Escaped Assessment Especially When There Was A Scrutiny

For Appellant: Shri V. Srinivasan, Advocate
Section 143Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 234

therefore disallowed.” Aggrieved by the order of the Ld.CIT(A), assessee is an appeal before the Tribunal. Page 5 of 17 Application for condonation of delay 5. At the outset the Ld.AR submitted that there is a delay of 10 days in filing the present appeal. The Ld.AR has filed ... crisis assessee was in short of staff, and filing of appeal within the period of limitation escaped sight. He thus, prayed for the condonation of delay by 10 days. On the contrary, the Ld.CIT.DR vehemently opposed the application filed by assessee seeking to condone the delay in filing the present