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The decision most relied on for opportunity of being heard is CIT v. Multiplan India Ltd. (38 ITD 320), cited in 2,267 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on opportunity of being heard

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.

CIT v. B.N. Bhattacharya & Another
118 ITR 461 · 1997 · Supreme Court
1,656
citing judgments

Appealing a tax assessment requires more than just filing the appeal; it involves actively pursuing it. The assessee must effectively engage with the appellate process.

Rashmikant Kundalia v. Union of India
54 Taxmann.com 200 · 2015 · High Court
702
citing judgments

Section 234E, levying late fees for delayed filing of TDS statements under section 200(3), is constitutionally valid and constitutes a compensatory fee, not a punitive penalty. Before treating any person as an assessee-in-default, an opportunity of being heard must be provided.

Tin Box Company v. CIT
249 ITR 216 · 2001 · Supreme Court
624
citing judgments

When an issue is remitted to the Assessing Officer for fresh adjudication, the AO must conduct a de novo examination and provide the assessee a full opportunity of being heard. The assessee is bound to comply with the notices issued by the AO.

CIT v. Vikas Polymers
341 ITR 537 · 2012 · High Court
318
citing judgments

An assessment order is not erroneous and prejudicial under Section 263 merely because the Assessing Officer did not record an enquiry and its satisfactory answer in the assessment order, provided such an enquiry was conducted. For revision under Section 263, the Commissioner must also provide the assessee an opportunity of being heard and examine their explanation.

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.

ITO v. M. Pirai Choodi
334 ITR 262 · 2011 · Supreme Court
211
citing judgments

If an assessee was denied an adequate opportunity of being heard, including the right to cross-examine a witness, the assessment should be set aside and restored for fresh adjudication after affording due opportunity, even if the assessee failed to appear at an appellate stage. The Tribunal, in the interest of justice, should ensure such matters are re-adjudicated.

Indian & Eastern Newspaper Society v. CIT
119 ITR 996 · 1979 · Supreme Court
205
citing judgments

An assessment cannot be reopened under Section 147/148 based on a mere change of opinion by the Assessing Officer on material already considered during the original assessment, clarifying the scope of 'escaped assessment'.

Judgments citing opportunity of being heard

New Metal Refinery India Pvt Ltd., Mumbai vs. DCIT 5(1)(2), Mumbai

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

ITA 2616/MUM/2019[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai22 Jul 2022AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm & Shri Gagan Goyal, Am आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. Nos. 2614 To 2616/Mum/2019 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Years:2009-10, 2010-11 & 2013-14) New Metal Refinery India बनाम/ Dcit-5(1)(2) Pvt. Ltd. Aayakar Bhavan, New Marine Vs. 132, Appa Building, S.V.P. Line, Mumbai-400020. Road, Null Bazar, Mumbai- 400004. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aabcn9710C (अपीलधथी /Appellant) (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) .. Assessee By: Shri Rajesh S. Shah Revenue By: Shri Chetan M. Kacha (Sr. Ar) सुिवधई की तधरीख / Date Of Hearing: 18/07/2022 घोर्णध की तधरीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 22/07/2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: These Are Appeals Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-10, Mumbai [Hereinafter In Short “Ld. Cit(A)”] Dated 22.01.2019 For A.Y. 2009- 10, 2010-11 & 2013-14. 2. At The Outset, The Ld. Ar Of The Assessee Pointed Out That The Impugned Order Of Ld. Cit(A) Is An Exparte Order, Even Though In The Cause-Title Of The Impugned Order, It Is Shown That Shri Shantilal Vora, Director Have Appeared For The Assessee. In Order To Demonstrate That It Was An Exparte Order, He Drew Our Attention To Para No. 7.2 Of The Impugned Order Wherein The Ld. Cit(A) Has Observed That The Appeal Was Fixed For Hearing Time To Time & That Shri Shantilal Vora, Director Of Assessee Appeared For Hearing Time To Time & Requested For Adjournments Which Were Granted But He Could Neither Make Any

For Appellant: Shri Rajesh S. ShahFor Respondent: Shri Chetan M. Kacha (Sr. AR)
Section 147

authority, that reads thus : "We will straightway agree with the assessee's submission that the ITO had not given to the assessee proper opportunity of being heard." That the assessee could have placed evidence before the first appellate authority or before the Tribunal is really of no consequence ... aside the order of assessment and remand the matter to the assessing authority for fresh assessment after giving to the assessee a proper opportunity of being heard. 2. Two questions were placed before the High Court, of which the second question is not pressed. The first question reads thus

New Metal Refinery India Pvt Ltd., Mumbai vs. DCIT 5(1)(2), Mumbai

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

ITA 2615/MUM/2019[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai22 Jul 2022AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm & Shri Gagan Goyal, Am आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. Nos. 2614 To 2616/Mum/2019 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Years:2009-10, 2010-11 & 2013-14) New Metal Refinery India बनाम/ Dcit-5(1)(2) Pvt. Ltd. Aayakar Bhavan, New Marine Vs. 132, Appa Building, S.V.P. Line, Mumbai-400020. Road, Null Bazar, Mumbai- 400004. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aabcn9710C (अपीलधथी /Appellant) (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) .. Assessee By: Shri Rajesh S. Shah Revenue By: Shri Chetan M. Kacha (Sr. Ar) सुिवधई की तधरीख / Date Of Hearing: 18/07/2022 घोर्णध की तधरीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 22/07/2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: These Are Appeals Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-10, Mumbai [Hereinafter In Short “Ld. Cit(A)”] Dated 22.01.2019 For A.Y. 2009- 10, 2010-11 & 2013-14. 2. At The Outset, The Ld. Ar Of The Assessee Pointed Out That The Impugned Order Of Ld. Cit(A) Is An Exparte Order, Even Though In The Cause-Title Of The Impugned Order, It Is Shown That Shri Shantilal Vora, Director Have Appeared For The Assessee. In Order To Demonstrate That It Was An Exparte Order, He Drew Our Attention To Para No. 7.2 Of The Impugned Order Wherein The Ld. Cit(A) Has Observed That The Appeal Was Fixed For Hearing Time To Time & That Shri Shantilal Vora, Director Of Assessee Appeared For Hearing Time To Time & Requested For Adjournments Which Were Granted But He Could Neither Make Any

For Appellant: Shri Rajesh S. ShahFor Respondent: Shri Chetan M. Kacha (Sr. AR)
Section 147

authority, that reads thus : "We will straightway agree with the assessee's submission that the ITO had not given to the assessee proper opportunity of being heard." That the assessee could have placed evidence before the first appellate authority or before the Tribunal is really of no consequence ... aside the order of assessment and remand the matter to the assessing authority for fresh assessment after giving to the assessee a proper opportunity of being heard. 2. Two questions were placed before the High Court, of which the second question is not pressed. The first question reads thus

New Metal Refinery India Pvt Ltd., Mumbai vs. DCIT 5(1)(2), Mumbai

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

ITA 2614/MUM/2019[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai22 Jul 2022AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm & Shri Gagan Goyal, Am आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. Nos. 2614 To 2616/Mum/2019 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Years:2009-10, 2010-11 & 2013-14) New Metal Refinery India बनाम/ Dcit-5(1)(2) Pvt. Ltd. Aayakar Bhavan, New Marine Vs. 132, Appa Building, S.V.P. Line, Mumbai-400020. Road, Null Bazar, Mumbai- 400004. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aabcn9710C (अपीलधथी /Appellant) (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) .. Assessee By: Shri Rajesh S. Shah Revenue By: Shri Chetan M. Kacha (Sr. Ar) सुिवधई की तधरीख / Date Of Hearing: 18/07/2022 घोर्णध की तधरीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 22/07/2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: These Are Appeals Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-10, Mumbai [Hereinafter In Short “Ld. Cit(A)”] Dated 22.01.2019 For A.Y. 2009- 10, 2010-11 & 2013-14. 2. At The Outset, The Ld. Ar Of The Assessee Pointed Out That The Impugned Order Of Ld. Cit(A) Is An Exparte Order, Even Though In The Cause-Title Of The Impugned Order, It Is Shown That Shri Shantilal Vora, Director Have Appeared For The Assessee. In Order To Demonstrate That It Was An Exparte Order, He Drew Our Attention To Para No. 7.2 Of The Impugned Order Wherein The Ld. Cit(A) Has Observed That The Appeal Was Fixed For Hearing Time To Time & That Shri Shantilal Vora, Director Of Assessee Appeared For Hearing Time To Time & Requested For Adjournments Which Were Granted But He Could Neither Make Any

For Appellant: Shri Rajesh S. ShahFor Respondent: Shri Chetan M. Kacha (Sr. AR)
Section 147

authority, that reads thus : "We will straightway agree with the assessee's submission that the ITO had not given to the assessee proper opportunity of being heard." That the assessee could have placed evidence before the first appellate authority or before the Tribunal is really of no consequence ... aside the order of assessment and remand the matter to the assessing authority for fresh assessment after giving to the assessee a proper opportunity of being heard. 2. Two questions were placed before the High Court, of which the second question is not pressed. The first question reads thus