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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

M/S. Sasken Technologies Limited, Bangalore vs. Joint Commissioner of Income Tax, Special Range - 6, Bangalore

In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 2546/BANG/2019[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore18 Mar 2022AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri N.V. Vasudevan & Shri B. R. Baskaranassessment Year : 2016-17 M/S. Sasken Technologies Limited, Vs. Jcit, No.139/25, Ring Road, Domlur, Special Range – 6, Bengaluru-560071. Bengaluru. Pan : Aaecs 6424 R Appellant Respondent Appellant By : Shri. Padam Chand Khincha, Ca Respondent By : Shri. Sumer Singh Meena, Cit(Dr)(Itat), Bengaluru. Date Of Hearing : 09.03.2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 16.03.2022 O R D E R Per N.V. Vasudevanthis Is An Appeal By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 27.11.2019 Of Cit(A), Bengaluru -10, Relating To Assessment Year 2016-17. 2. Ground No.1 Raised By The Assessee Is General & Calls For No Specific Adjudication. Grounds Nos.2 & 3 Raised By The Assessee Is With Regard To The Issue Whether The Gain On Sale / Assignment Of Intellectual Property Rights (Ipr) Is Assessable To Tax At All & If So Assessable To Tax Whether It Has To Be Assessed To Tax Under The Head “Income From Business Or Profession” Or “Capital Gain”. Page 2 Of 31

For Appellant: Shri. Padam Chand Khincha, CAFor Respondent: Shri. Sumer Singh Meena, CIT(DR)(ITAT), Bengaluru
Section 1

assessee in the light of CBDT Circular No.37/2016 dated 02.11.2016 on the approach to be adopted on such claims. The AO will afford opportunity of being heard to the assessee before deciding on the issue. 47. Ground No.11 with regard to charging of interest under section 234B and 234C

Nayankumar S Sonawane, Mumbai vs. CIT(A)- 48, Mumbai

In the result, assessee’s appeal is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 4877/MUM/2019[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai16 Mar 2022AY 2013-14

Bench: Passing The Order. 2. The Ld. Cit(A) Erred On Facts, In Law & In The Circumstances Of The Case In Rejecting The Application Under Rule 46A For Admission Of Additional Evidence. 3. The Ld. Cit(A) Erred On Facts, In Law & In The Circumstances Of The Case In Confirming Addition Of Rs.1,61,887/- As Unexplained Cash Credits U/S. 68 Of The Income Tax Act To The Returned Income. The Said Amount Represents The Additions On Account Of Cash Deposits With The B Ha Rat Co-Op. Bank Ltd. The Appellant Humbly Prays That The Said Addition Be Deleted. 4. The Ld. Cit(A) Erred On Facts, In Law & In The Circumstances Of The Case In Confirming Addition Of Rs.10,91,600/- As Unexplained Cash Credits U/S. 68 Of The Income Tax Act To The Returned Income. The Said Amount Represents The Additions On Account Of Cash Deposits Of Rs.6,71,600/- & Rs.4,20,000/- Credited To The Account Held With Hindustan Co-Op. Bank Ltd. The Appellant Humbly Prays That The Said Addition Be Deleted.

Section 142(1)Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 68

erred on facts, in law and in the circumstances of the case in not giving a reasonable and sufficient opportunity of being heard before passing the order. 2. The Ld. CIT(A) erred on facts, in law and in the circumstances of the case in rejecting the application under Rule ... afresh in the light of the submissions now being made by the assessee. Needless to mention that the assessee should be granted adequate opportunity of being heard. 7. In the result, assessee’s appeal is allowed for statistical purposes. Order pronounced in the open court on 16.3.2022. (SHAMIM YAHYA) ACCOUNTANT

Goodrich Aerospace Services Private Limited, Bengaluru vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-3(1)(1), Bengaluru

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

ITA 566/BANG/2021[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore16 Mar 2022AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri. Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillaiit(Tp)A No. 566/Bang/2021 Assessment Year : 2017-18 M/S. Goodrich Aerospace Services Pvt. Ltd., 14/1 & 15/1, The Deputy Maruthi Industrial Commissioner Of Estate, Income Tax, Phase 2, Hoody Village, Circle – 3 (1)(1), Whitefield Road, Vs. Bangalore. Kr Puram, Bangalore – 560 048. Pan: Aaacb8857H Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Shri K.R. Vasudevan, Advocate : Dr. Manjunath Karkihalli, Cit Revenue By Dr Date Of Hearing : 16-03-2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 16-03-2022 Order Per Beena Pillaipresent Appeal By The Assessee Has Been Filed By Assessee Against The Final Assessment Order Dated 30.08.2021 Passed By The National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi Relating To Assessment Year 2017-18 On Following Grounds Of Appeal: “The Grounds Hereinafter Taken By The Appellant Are Without Prejudice To One Another. I. Transfer Pricing 1. The Learned Assessing Officer ("Ao"), Learned Transfer Pricing Officer ("Learned Tpo") & The Honourable Dispute

For Appellant: Shri K.R. Vasudevan, Advocate
Section 40Section 92BSection 92C

Ld.AO/TPO for deciding it in conformity with the above referred judgment. Needless to say, the assessee will be allowed a reasonable opportunity of being heard in such fresh proceedings. Accordingly Ground 3.1 stands allowed for statistical purposes. Accordingly, the grounds raised by assessee stands allowed for statistical purposes

M/S. Kotekar Vyavasaya Seva Sahakara Sangha Niyamitha, Mangaluru vs. The Income Tax Officer, Ward - 2(4), Mangaluru

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

ITA 1232/BANG/2019[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore14 Mar 2022AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri. Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillaiassessment Year : 2015-16 M/S. Kotekar Vyavasaya Seva Sahakara Sangha Niyamitha, The Income Tax Officer, 5-4(5), Raitha Sadana, Ward – 2(4), Beeri, Kotekar, Mangalore. Mangalore – 575 022. Vs. Pan: Aaaak2844D Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Shri Prashanth .G.S, Ca : Shri Sankar Ganesh K, Jcit Revenue By (Dr) Date Of Hearing : 31-01-2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 14-03-2022 Order Per Beena Pillaipresent Appeal Arises Out Of Order Dated 19.03.2019 Passed By Ld.Cit(A), Mangaluru On Following Grounds Of Appeal: Tax Effect In Sl.No. Grounds Of Appeal Rs. A) The Orders Of The Authorities Below In So Far As These Are Against The Appellant Is Opposed To Law, Weight Of Evidence, Natural Justice, Probabilities, Facts & Circumstances Of The Appellant'S 1. Case. B) The Appellant Denies Itself Liable To Be Assessed On A Total Income Of Rs.82,17,400/- As Against The Returned Income Of Rs.1,99,640/- Under The Facts & Circumstances

For Appellant: Shri Prashanth .G.S, CA
Section 57Section 80PSection 80P(2)(a)Section 80P(2)(d)Section 80P(4)

verified by the Ld.AO in accordance with law and following the principles laid down in above referred decisions. Needless to say that proper opportunity of being heard to be granted to assessee in accordance with law. In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee stands allowed for statistical purposes

M/S.Goldman Sachs Services Private Limited, Bangalore vs. Asst. Commissioner of Income Tax, Bangalore

In the result, appeal by the assesse is partly allowed

ITA 474/BANG/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore11 Mar 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri N. V. Vasudevan & Shri B. R. Baskaranit(Tp)A No.474/Bang/2017 Assessment Year : 2012-13 Goldman Sachs Services Pvt. Ltd., Acit, Vs. Crystal Downs, Embassy Golf Links Business Circle – 3(1)(2), Park, Off Intermediate Ring Road, Bengaluru. Bengaluru-560 071. Pan : Aaccg 2435 N Assessee Respondent Assessee By : Shri. Madhur Agarwal, Advocate Revenue By : Shri. Sumer Singh Meena, Cit(Dr)(Itat), Bengaluru Date Of Hearing : 07.03.2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 11.03.2022 O R D E R Per N V Vasudevan

For Appellant: Shri. Madhur Agarwal, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri. Sumer Singh Meena, CIT(DR)(ITAT), Bengaluru
Section 143(3)Section 14A

above observations made by us. Needless to add the TPO will pass orders deciding the issue only after affording the assessee adequate opportunity of being heard and to file details/submissions in this regard which shall be duly considered. We hold and direct accordingly.” 17. Respectfully following the aforesaid decision ... directed to compute the ALP in connection with international transaction as per the directions contained in this order, after affording opportunity of being heard to the assessee. 19. As far as ground No.2.1 raised by the assessee is concerned, the issue is with regard to the disallowance of expenses under