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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

Salma Sadiq Kantharia, Mumbai vs. ITO - Ward 41(1)(4), Kautilya Bhavan, Mumbai

In the result, the appeal is allowed for statistical purpose

ITA 7403/MUM/2025[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai22 Jan 2026AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri Saktijit Dey & Shri Jagadishsalma Sadiq Kantharia Ito-Ward 41(1)(4) A/06, 1St Floor, Shamsuddin Nagar, Kautilya Bhavan, C41-43, Andheri Kurla Road, Jari Mari Kurla, Avenue 3, Near Videsh Bhavan, Mumbai-400 072 Vs. G Block, Bkc, Gilban Area, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra E, Mumbai-400 051 Pan/Gir No. Andpk 5832 A (Appellant) : (Respondent) Appellant By : Shri Piyush Chhajed & Shri Ayush Chhajed Respondent By : Shri Swapnil Choudhari Date Of Hearing : 22.01.2026 Date Of Pronouncement : 22.01.2026 O R D E R Per Saktijit Dey: This Is An Appeal By The Assessee Against Order Dated 27.05.2024 Passed By National Faceless Appeal Centre (‘Nfac’ For Short), Delhi For The Assessment Year (A.Y. For Short) 2021-22. 2. Before We Proceed To Deal With The Appeal, We Notice That There Is A Delay Of 471 Days In Filing The Appeal. The Assessee Has Sought Condonation Of Delay By Furnishing An Affidavit, Explaining The Reason For Delay. It Is The Case Of The Assessee That In The Appeal Memo, In Form No. 35, The Address Of Communication Was That Of Assessee’S Tax Consultant, Ca Niranjan R Shah. However, Being An Elderly Person, Suffering From Prolonged Illness

For Appellant: Shri Piyush Chhajed &For Respondent: Shri Swapnil Choudhari

could not be complied. Therefore, the assessee not only went unrepresented before the first appellate authority, but there was delay in filing the appeal before the Tribunal. Thus, he requested for condonation of delay. 3. Having considered rival submissions and perused the affidavit of the assessee and the other materials