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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

Joseph Jose, Patna vs. Dc/Ac, Circle-4, Patna

The appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 197/PAT/2025[2017-18]Status: HeardITAT Patna07 Aug 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Sonjoy Sarma & Shri Rakesh Mishrai.T.A. No.197/Pat/2025 Assessment Year: 2017-18 Joseph Jose……………………….....…..…………………....Appellant House Of Sudhir Kr. Singh, Opposite Loyala High School, P.O Sadaqat, Ashram Kurji Patna, Bihar-800010. [Pan: Ajlpj6722E] Vs. Dc/Ac, Cir-4, Patna……….……….…............................…..…..... Respondent Appearances By: None Appeared On Behalf Of The Appellant. Shri Ashwani Kr. Singal, Jcit, Appeared On Behalf Of The Respondent. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : July 24, 2025 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : August 07, 2025 आदेश / Order Per Sonjoy Sarma: This Appeal Has Been Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Passed By The Cit, Appeal Addl/Jcit(A)-10, Delhi ["Cit(A)"] For The Assessment Year 2017-18. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Ate That The Assessee Is An Individual & Derived His Income From House Property, Business & Other Sources For The Assessment Year 2017-18. The Assessee Filed His Return Of Income Declaring Total Income Of Rs.16,51,470/-. The Case Of The Assessee Was Selected For Complete Scrutiny Through Cass Showing Reason For Abnormal Increase In Cash Deposits During Demonetization Period As Compared To Pre-Demonetisation Period. Therefore, The Assessing Officer Issued Notices U/S 143(2) & 142(1) Of The Act Asking For Various Details.

Section 143(2)Section 69A

matter back to the file of the ld. CIT(A) with a direction to re-examine the issue afresh after giving reasonable opportunity of being heard to the assessee and to decide the appeal on merits of the case. We direct the assessee to comply all notices during the remand

Richa Pathak, Hooghly vs. ITO, Ward-23(1), Hooghly

In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 211/KOL/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata07 Aug 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri George Mathanआयकर अपील सं/Ita No.211/Kol/2025 (नििाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2018-2019) Richa Pathak, Vs Ito, Ward-23(1), Hooghly A-10, Flat No.508, Subhash Nagar Housing, Prabasnagar, S.O.Hooghly West Bengal-712249 Pan No. : Bcvps 0790 P (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) नििााररती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri Parnesh Sarkar, Advocate राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Somnath Das Biswas, Sr. Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 07/08/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 07/08/2025 आदेश / O R D E R This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 29.11.2024 Passed By The Ld. Cit(A), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi For The Assessment Year 2018-2019 2. Shri Parnesh Sarkar, Ld.Ar Appeared On Behalf Of The Assessee & Shri Somnath Das Biswas, Ld. Sr. Dr Appeared On Behalf Of The Revenue. 3. It Was The Submission Of The Ld.Ar That The Ld. Cit(A) Has Passed The Impugned Order Ex-Parte Dismissing The Appeal Of The Assessee On Account Of Delay Without Affording Sufficient Opportunity Of Being Heard To The Assessee. It Was The Prayer Of The Ld. Ar That If One More Opportunity Is Granted The Assessee Would Be Able To Substantiate Its Case Before The Ld. Cit(A). 4. In Reply, Ld. Sr.Dr Vehemently Relied On The Orders Of The Authorities Below.

For Appellant: Shri Parnesh Sarkar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Somnath Das Biswas, Sr. DR

passed the impugned order ex-parte dismissing the appeal of the assessee on account of delay without affording sufficient opportunity of being heard to the assessee. It was the prayer of the ld. AR that if one more opportunity is granted the assessee would be able to substantiate its case ... matter in this appeal are restored to the file of the ld. CIT(A) to decide the issues afresh after affording adequate opportunity of being heard to the assessee. The assessee is directed to cooperate with the ld. CIT(A) in the readjudication proceedings positively. 6. In the result, appeal

Sanjoy Kar, Tamluk vs. Assessing Officer, Haldia

In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1240/KOL/2025[2017-18]Status: HeardITAT Kolkata07 Aug 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri George Mathanआयकर अपील सं/Ita No.1240/Kol/2025 (नििाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2017-2018) Sanjoy Kar Vs Ito Haldia Ratnali, Ward No.03, Radhaballavpur, Tamluk, Purba Medinipur-721627 Pan No. : Atvpk 8271 H (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) नििााररती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri Aman Uddin Mallick, Ca राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Somnath Das Biswas, Sr. Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 07/08/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 07/08/2025 आदेश / O R D E R This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Passed By The Ld. Cit(A), National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi, Dated 10.05.2023 For The Assessment Year 2017-2018. 2. Shri Aman Uddin Mallick, Ld. Ar Appeared On Behalf Of The Assessee & Shri Somnath Das Biswas, Ld. Sr. Dr Appeared On Behalf Of The Revenue. 3. The Appeal Of The Assessee Is Delayed By 675 Days. In This Regard, The Assessee Has Filed Application For Condonation Of Delay Stating Therein Sufficient Reasons Which Are Plausible & Not Found To Be False. Accordingly, The Delay Of 675 Days In Filing The Appeal By The Assessee Is Condoned & The Appeal Is Admitted For Hearing. 4. It Was The Submission Of The Ld.Ar That The Ld. Cit(A) Has Passed The Impugned Order Ex-Parte Without Affording Sufficient Opportunity Of Being Heard To The Assessee. It Was The Prayer Of The Ld. Ar That If One More

For Appellant: Shri Aman Uddin Mallick, CAFor Respondent: Shri Somnath Das Biswas, Sr. DR

submission of the ld.AR that the ld. CIT(A) has passed the impugned order ex-parte without affording sufficient opportunity of being heard to the assessee. It was the prayer of the ld. AR that if one more 2 opportunity is granted the assessee would be able to substantiate ... justice, the issues in this appeal are restored to the file of the ld. CIT(A) for fresh adjudication after providing adequate opportunity of being heard to the assessee. The assessee is directed to cooperate with the ld. CIT(A) in the readjudication proceedings positively. 7. In the result, appeal

Relax Tradecom Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata vs. I.T.O., Ward - 45(2), Kolkata

In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1231/KOL/2025[2011-2012]Status: HeardITAT Kolkata07 Aug 2025AY 2011-2012

Bench: Shri George Mathanआयकर अपील सं/Ita No.1231/Kol/2025 (नििाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2011-2012) Relax Tradecom Private Limited Vs Ito Ward-45(2), Kolkata C/O M/S Marodia Khanna & Associates, 62, Bansdroni Govt. Colony, 3Rd Floor, Kolkata Pan No. : Aadcr 6695 J (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) नििााररती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri Ashok Barnwal, Ca राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Somnath Das Biswas, Sr. Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 07/08/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 07/08/2025 आदेश / O R D E R This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Passed By The Ld. Cit(A), National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi, Dated 13.01.2024 For The Assessment Year 2011-12. 2. Shri Ashok Barnwal, Ld. Ar Appeared On Behalf Of The Assessee & Shri Somnath Das Biswas, Ld. Sr. Dr Appeared On Behalf Of The Revenue. 3. The Appeal Of The Assessee Is Delayed By 430 Days. In This Regard, The Assessee Has Filed Application For Condonation Of Delay Supported With An Affidavit Stating Therein Sufficient Reasons Which Are Plausible & Not Found To Be False. Accordingly, The Delay Of 430 Days In Filing The Appeal By The Assessee Is Condoned & The Appeal Is Admitted For Hearing. 4. It Was The Submission Of The Ld.Ar That The Ld. Cit(A) Has Passed The Impugned Order Ex-Parte Without Affording Sufficient Opportunity Of Being Heard To The Assessee. It Was The Prayer Of The Ld. Ar That If One More

For Appellant: Shri Ashok Barnwal, CAFor Respondent: Shri Somnath Das Biswas, Sr. DR

submission of the ld.AR that the ld. CIT(A) has passed the impugned order ex-parte without affording sufficient opportunity of being heard to the assessee. It was the prayer of the ld. AR that if one more 2 opportunity is granted the assessee would be able to substantiate ... justice, the issues in this appeal are restored to the file of the ld. CIT(A) for fresh adjudication after providing adequate opportunity of being heard to the assessee. The assessee is directed to cooperate with the ld. CIT(A) in the readjudication proceedings positively. 7. In the result, appeal

Anjaniputra Tie-Up Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata vs. I.T.O., Ward - 4(3), Kolkata

In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1229/KOL/2025[2011-2012]Status: HeardITAT Kolkata07 Aug 2025AY 2011-2012

Bench: Shri George Mathanआयकर अपील सं/Ita No.1229/Kol/2025 (नििाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2011-2012) Anjaniputra Tie-Up Private Limited, Vs Ito Ward-4(3), Kolkata C/O M/S Marodia Khanna & Associates, 62, Bansdroni Govt. Colony, 3Rd Floor, Kolkata Pan No. : Aagca 4588 C (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) नििााररती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri Ashok Barnwal, Ca राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Somnath Das Biswas, Sr. Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 07/08/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 07/08/2025 आदेश / O R D E R This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Passed By The Ld. Cit(A), National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi, Dated 17.05.2024 For The Assessment Year 2011-12. 2. Shri Ashok Barnwal, Ld. Ar Appeared On Behalf Of The Assessee & Shri Somnath Das Biswas, Ld. Sr. Dr Appeared On Behalf Of The Revenue. 3. The Appeal Of The Assessee Is Delayed By 308 Days. In This Regard, The Assessee Has Filed Application For Condonation Of Delay Supported With An Affidavit Stating Therein Sufficient Reasons Which Are Plausible & Not Found To Be False. Accordingly, The Delay Of 308 Days In Filing The Appeal By The Assessee Is Condoned & The Appeal Is Admitted For Hearing. 4. It Was The Submission Of The Ld.Ar That The Ld. Cit(A) Has Passed The Impugned Order Ex-Parte Without Affording Sufficient Opportunity Of Being Heard To The Assessee. It Was The Prayer Of The Ld. Ar That If One More

For Appellant: Shri Ashok Barnwal, CAFor Respondent: Shri Somnath Das Biswas, Sr. DR

submission of the ld.AR that the ld. CIT(A) has passed the impugned order ex-parte without affording sufficient opportunity of being heard to the assessee. It was the prayer of the ld. AR that if one more 2 opportunity is granted the assessee would be able to substantiate ... justice, the issues in this appeal are restored to the file of the ld. CIT(A) for fresh adjudication after providing adequate opportunity of being heard to the assessee. The assessee is directed to cooperate with the ld. CIT(A) in the readjudication proceedings positively. 7. In the result, appeal

Income Tax Officer, Coimbatore vs. Damayanti Ramachandran, Gn Mills Post, Coimbatore

ITA 149/CHNY/2025[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai07 Aug 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: Hon'Ble Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Hon'Ble Shri S. R. Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.103/Chny/2025, निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Year: 2015-16 Income Tax Officer, Non-Corporate Ward-4(3) Coimbatore Damayanti Ramachandran, Pb No.5303, Gn Mills Post, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu-641029 [Pan: Aabhd8298Q] (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) V. (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) Co No.19/Chny/2025, निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Year: 2015-16 Damayanti Ramachandran, Pb No.5303, Gn Mills Post, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu-641029 [Pan: Aabhd8298Q] Income Tax Officer, Non-Corporate Ward-4(3) Coimbatore V. (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.149/Chny/2025, निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Year: 2016-17 Income Tax Officer, Non-Corporate Ward-4(3) Coimbatore Damayanti Ramachandran, Pb No.5303, Gn Mills Post, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu-641029 [Pan: Aabhd8298Q] (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) V. (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) Co No.20/Chny/2025, निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Year: 2016-17 Damayanti Ramachandran, Pb No.5303, Gn Mills Post, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu-641029 [Pan: Aabhd8298Q] Income Tax Officer, Non-Corporate Ward-4(3) Coimbatore (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) V. (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) अपीलार्थी की ओर से/ Appellant By Mr.Ketan K. Ved, C.A

Section 45(4)

revenue. CO No.19 & 20/Chny/2025 - A.Y. 2015-16 & 2016-17: 8. The assessee has raised the following grounds in its Cross objection: 1. Non opportunity of being heard granted The Hon'ble Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) ('Ld. CIT(A)') has erred in law and facts, in concluding that the opportunity