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The decision most relied on for appeal before the tribunal is CIT v. Multiplan India Ltd. (38 ITD 320), cited in 2,267 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on appeal before the tribunal

CIT v. Multiplan India Ltd.
38 ITD 320 · 1991 · ITAT
2,267
citing judgments

An appeal before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal can be dismissed for non-prosecution or treated as unadmitted when the appellant fails to appear, cooperate, or show diligence, in accordance with Rule 19(2) of the Income-tax (Appellate Tribunal) Rules. The law aids the vigilant, not those who sleep on their rights.

Estate of Late Tukojirao Holkar v. CWT
223 ITR 480 · 1997 · High Court
2,040
citing judgments

A court or tribunal is not bound to answer a reference or adjudicate an appeal on its merits if the party at whose instance the proceeding is made fails to appear at the hearing or take necessary steps for its proper conduct.

CIT v. Pruthvi Brokers & Shareholders
349 ITR 336 · 2012 · High Court
956
citing judgments

Appellate authorities can entertain fresh claims or revised computations of income made by an assessee, even if these were not submitted through a revised return of income.

National Thermal Power Co. Ltd. v. CIT
389 ITR 326 · 2016 · High Court
241
citing judgments

An appellate authority can admit and adjudicate additional grounds of appeal if they are legal in nature or go to the root of the matter, even if not raised before lower authorities or filed belatedly.

Commissioner of Income Tax Madras v. Chenniyappa Mudiliar
1 SCC 591 · 1985 · Reported
225
citing judgments

The appellate tribunal must render a proper decision on both facts and law, disposing of an appeal on its merits rather than dismissing it solely due to the appellant's absence. This obligation is derived from Section 33(4) of the Income Tax Act, 1922, and reflects principles of natural justice.

Otters Club v. DIT
392 ITR 244 · 2017 · High Court
202
citing judgments

The Bombay High Court did not approve an order being passed by the Tribunal beyond a period of 90 days.

CIT v. Bharat General Reinsurance Co Ltd.
81 ITR 303 · 1971 · High Court
202
citing judgments

Income received by an assessee for services rendered to an Indian company may not be taxable, particularly when the Revenue does not contest its non-taxability. This principle aligns with CBDT Circular No. 14 of 1955, which has been approved by the Supreme Court.

Shivsagar Veg Restaurant v. ACIT
317 ITR 433 · 2009 · High Court
202
citing judgments

Orders that are inordinately delayed are liable to be recalled and heard afresh, and the Appellate Tribunal President should frame guidelines for timely disposal of appeals.

Judgments citing appeal before the tribunal

Braham Singh, New Delhi vs. Assessment Unit, Income Tax Department, Central Delhi

Appeal is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 5731/DEL/2024[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi11 Jun 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh, Hon’Bleasstt. Year : 2016-17 Braham Singh, Vs. Assessment Unit, Village Hasanpur Po Ujwa Income Tax Deptt. Chander, New Delhi – 110 073 Room No. 402, Mayur Bhawan, Connaght Place, New Delhi – 1 (Pan: Fhmps9910M) (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant By : Sh. Vivek Bansal, Adv. Respondent By : Sh. Shyam Manohar Singh, Sr. Dr. Date Of Hearing 08.05.2025 Date Of Pronouncement 11.06.2025 Order This Appeal By The Assessee Is Emanating From The Order Of The Nfac, Delhi In Appeal No. Itba/Nfac/S/250/2024-25/1068073346(1) Dated 28.8.2024 Relating To Assessment Year 2016-17. 2. Heard Both The Parties At Length & Perused The Records. 3. It Transpires That There Is Delay Of 41 Days In Filing The Appeal Before The Tribunal. During The Hearing, Reasonable Cause Has Been Attributed To The Assessee For Filing The Belated Appeal Before The Tribunal. Hence, I Am Condoning The Delay In Dispute In Filing The Appeal Before The Tribunal. 4. It Also Emerges With The Able Assistance Coming From Both The Sides That The Learned Cit(A)/Nfac Has Refused To Condone The Corresponding Delay Of 162 Days In Institution Of The Assessee’S Lower

For Appellant: Sh. Vivek Bansal, AdvFor Respondent: Sh. Shyam Manohar Singh, Sr. DR
Section 271(1)(c)

Heard both the parties at length and perused the records. 3. It transpires that there is delay of 41 days in filing the appeal before the Tribunal. During the hearing, reasonable cause has been attributed to the assessee for filing the belated appeal before the Tribunal. Hence, I am condoning ... delay in dispute in filing the appeal before the Tribunal. 4. It also emerges with the able assistance coming from both the sides that the learned CIT(A)/NFAC has refused to condone the corresponding delay of 162 days in institution of the assessee’s lower appeal filed