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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

Xlri Alumuni Association, Jamshedpur vs. Income Tax Officer Exemption Ward, Jamshedpur

ITA 308/RAN/2024[NOT APPLICABLE]Status: DisposedITAT Ranchi27 Oct 2025

Bench: Shri Sonjoy Sarma & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahayi.T.A. No.308/Ran/2024 Xlri Alumuni Association ….……………............................……….……Appellant Xlri Campus, C H Area East, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand – 831001. [Pan: Aaaax0042N] Vs. Ito (Exemption), Jamshedpur...…..….…..….........……........……...…..…..Respondent Appearances By: Shri Devesh Poddar, Ar & R. R. Mittal, Ar, Appeared On Behalf Of The Appellant. Shri Kumar Pranab, Cit-Dr, Appeared On Behalf Of The Respondent. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : September 04, 2025 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : October 27, 2025 Order Per Sonjoy Sarma: This Appeal By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The Cit(Exemption), Patna [“Cit(Exemption)”] Dated 25.05.2024 Rejecting The Application In Form 10Ab For Registration U/S 12A Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 (The “Act”). 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Filed An Application In Form No. 10Ab Seeking Regular Registration Under Clause (Iii) Of Sub- Section (1)(Ac) Of Section 12A, Read With Section 12Ab(1)(B) Of The Act. The Said Application Was Filed For Continuation Of Registration Previously Granted Under Section 12A(1)(Ac)(Vi), Vide Form 10Ac Dated 23.09.2021, For The Assessment Years 2022–23 To 2024–25. 3. During The Course Of Proceedings Under Section 12Ab, The Learned Cit (Exemption) Examined The Objects & Genuineness Of The Activities Of The Applicant Institution & To Verify Compliance With Statutory Requirements, Called Upon The Assessee To Furnish The Following Details: Note On Activities Undertaken During Financial Years 2020–21, 2021–22

Section 12ASection 12A(1)(ac)

primary contention of the assessee is that the learned CIT (Exemption) has rejected the application in a summary manner without affording proper opportunity of being heard and without appreciating the documents and explanations submitted by the assessee during the registration proceedings. 5. The learned Departmental Representative, on the other hand ... examine the documents, activities, and objects of the assessee institution afresh and pass a reasoned order in accordance with law after affording adequate opportunity of being heard to the assessee. The assessee is directed to extend full cooperation and to submit all necessary details and evidence in support

Sahkari Ganna Vikas Samiti Ltd Vikramjot Basti, Vikramjot vs. Inocme Tax Officer Basti -New, Income Tax Office Basti

The appeal of the assessee stands allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 486/LKW/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Lucknow27 Oct 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri. Sudhanshu Srivastavaassessment Year: 2017-18 Sahkari Ganna Vikas V. The Income Tax Officer Samiti Ltd. Basti Vikramjot, Basti (U.P) Tan/Pan:Aabas4611B (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant By: None Respondent By: Shri R.R.N. Shukla, D.R. O R D E R This Appeal Has Been Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 05.12.2024, Passed By The Addl/Jcit(A)-3, Bengaluru For Assessment Year 2017-18. 2.0 The Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Is A Co- Operative Society Registered Under The Co-Operative Societies Act, 1912. The Main Activity Of The Assessee Was Marketing Of Sugar Cane Grown By The Cane Growers, Who Were Members Of The Assessee-Society. The Assessee Filed Its Return Of Income For The Year Under Consideration On 21.03.2018, Declaring A Total Income Of Rs.1,73,170/-. During The Year Under Consideration, The Assessee-Society Had Received Commission From Sugar Mills On Supply Of Sugar Cane Of Rs.70,16,032/-, Which Was Claimed As Exempt In Terms Of Section 80P(2)(A)(Ii) Of The Income Tax Act

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri R.R.N. Shukla, D.R
Section 143(3)Section 194HSection 57Section 80PSection 80P(2)(a)

documents, as filed before Hon'ble Supreme Court, will adjudicate the issue afresh. Needless to say that the assessees will be provided sufficient opportunity of being heard.” 14. Subsequent on the said remand, the matter was examined by the Revenue and after consideration of the decision

Mukesh Kumar Singh, Hardoi vs. Income Tax Officer-3(2), Hardoi-/NFAC

In the result, the appeal of the assessee stands allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 485/LKW/2025[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Lucknow27 Oct 2025AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri. Sudhanshu Srivastavaassessment Year: 2020-21 Mukesh Kumar Singh V. The Income Tax Officer 3 (2) Sadhinawa Uchwal Hardoi-1/Nfac Hardoi (U.P) Tan/Pan:Bxkps8596P (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant By: None Respondent By: Shri R.R.N. Shukla, D.R. O R D E R This Appeal Has Been Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 27.05.2025, Passed By The National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi (Nfac) For Assessment Year 2020-21. 2.0 The Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Was Engaged In The Business Of Recovery Of Loans & Emi. The Assessee Had Filed His Return Of Income For The Year Under Consideration Declaring A Total Income Of Rs.18,40,681/-. Subsequently, The Assessee Revised His Return Of Income On 23.11.2020, Declaring A Total Income Of Rs.12,17,600/-. The Case Of The Assessee Was Selected For Scrutiny Under Cass For The Reason That The "Taxable Income Shown In Revised Return Is Less Than The Taxable Income Shown In The Original Return & Large Refund Has Been Claimed (Business Itr) Reduction Of Income In

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri R.R.N. Shukla, D.R
Section 144Section 144B

circumstance of the case, the order of Assessment has been passed in absolute violation of the principles of Natural Justice, without providing adequate opportunity of being heard and therefore deserves to be declared a nullity. ITA No.485/LKW/2025 Page 4 of 5 6. The appellant craves for leave to add, modify

Nirmaljit Singh Khatra, Chandigarh vs. ITO, Ward-2(1), Chandigarh

In the result, Assessee’s appeal is allowed for Statistical Purposes

ITA 976/CHANDI/2025[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh27 Oct 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Laliet Kumar & Shri Krinwant Sahayआयकर अपील सं./ Ita No. 976/Chd/2025 "नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2016-17 Nirmaljit Singh Khatra, The Ito, बनाम 3010, Sector 38-D, Ward 2(1), Chandigarh Chandigarh Vs. "थायी लेखा सं./ Pan No: Acepk0729N अपीलाथ"/Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent ( Physical Hearing ) "नधा"रती क" ओर से/Assessee By : Sh. Anil Arora, Ca राज"व क" ओर से/ Revenue By : Dr. Ranjit Kaur, Addl. Cit, Sr. Dr (Virtual) सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing : 13.10.2025 उदघोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 27.10.2025 आदेश/Order Per Krinwant Sahay, Am : Appeal In This Case Has Been Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 28.06.2024 Passed By The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi Pertaining To A.Y. 2016-17. 2. Grounds Of Appeal Are As Under:

For Appellant: Sh. Anil Arora, CAFor Respondent: Dr. Ranjit Kaur, Addl. CIT, Sr. DR
Section 144Section 147Section 148A

Khatra, Chandigarh 2 appreciating the genuine circumstances and reasons for the non-compliance. 2. That the CIT(A) failed to provide a meaningful opportunity of being heard in accordance with the principles of natural justice, despite the appellant being a senior citizen (aged 75 years) suffering from health issues

Kuldip Singh, Chandigarh vs. ITO, Ward-5(5), Chandigarh

In the result, Assessee’s appeal is allowed for Statistical Purposes

ITA 789/CHANDI/2025[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh27 Oct 2025AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Laliet Kumar & Shri Krinwant Sahayआयकर अपील सं./ Ita No. 789/Chd/2025 "नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2012-13 Sh. Kuldip Singh, The Ito, बनाम 3386, Sector 46C, Ward 5(5), Chandigarh 160047 Chandigarh Vs. "थायी लेखा सं./ Pan No: Bphps0923R अपीलाथ"/Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent ( Physical Hearing ) "नधा"रती क" ओर से/Assessee By : Sh. Parikshit Aggarwal, Ca राज"व क" ओर से/ Revenue By : Sh. Vivek Vardhan, Addl. Cit, Sr. Dr सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing : 13.10.2025 उदघोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 27.10.2025 आदेश/Order Per Krinwant Sahay, Am : Appeal In This Case Has Been Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 29.04.2025 Passed By The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi Pertaining To A.Y. 2012-13. 2. Grounds Of Appeal Are As Under:

For Appellant: Sh. Parikshit Aggarwal, CAFor Respondent: Sh. Vivek Vardhan, Addl. CIT, Sr. DR
Section 148Section 69A

passed by Ld. AO and then by Worthy CIT(A) deserves to be quashed since the same have been passed without affording reasonable opportunity of being heard to the appellant. 6. That the appellant craves leave for any addition, deletion, or amendment in the grounds of appeal on or before

District Election Office Hamirpur, Sub Divisional Magistrate Office, Hamirpur vs. Income Tax Officer, (TDS) Mandi, Mandi

In the result, Assessee’s appeal is allowed for Statistical Purposes

ITA 462/CHANDI/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh27 Oct 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Laliet Kumar & Shri Krinwant Sahayआयकर अपील सं./ Ita No. 462/Chd/2025 "नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2018-19 District Election Office, The Ito (Tds), बनाम Sub Divisional Magistrate Mandi Office, Vs. Hamirpur 171001 "थायी लेखा सं./ Pan No: Ptldi1969Q अपीलाथ"/Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent ( Hybrid Hearing ) "नधा"रती क" ओर से/Assessee By : Sh. Vishal Mohan, Sr. Advocate With Sh. Abhinav, Advocate (Virtual) राज"व क" ओर से/ Revenue By : Sh. Vivek Vardhan, Addl. Cit, Sr. Dr सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing : 13.10.2025 उदघोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 27.10.2025 आदेश/Order Per Krinwant Sahay, Am : Appeal In This Case Has Been Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 06.02.2025 Passed By The Ld. Addl. / Joint Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-9, Mumbai For A.Y. 2018-19. 2. Grounds Of Appeal Are As Under:

For Appellant: Sh. Vishal Mohan, Sr. Advocate with Sh. Abhinav, Advocate (Virtual)For Respondent: Sh. Vivek Vardhan, Addl. CIT, Sr. DR
Section 194CSection 201

order, therefore, in the fitness of the things and keeping in view the element of natural justice, the Assessee should be given an opportunity of being heard. Accordingly, we are inclined to remand this case back to the file of the Assessing Officer for fresh adjudication. 462-Chd-2025 District