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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

Tirat Pachwai Shop, Tirat vs. ITO Ward-1(3)/Asansol, Aaykar Bhawan

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

ITA 167/KOL/2025[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata22 Jul 2025AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri George Mathanआयकर अपील सं/Ita No.167/Kol/2025 (नििाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year :2013-2014) Tirat Pachwai Shop Vs Ito, Ward-1(3), Asansol Po : Kalipahari, West Bengal-713339 Pan No. : Aadft 4483 D (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) : Shri Amit Agarwal, Ar नििााररती की ओर से /Assessee By राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Sanjib Kumar Paul, Sr.Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 22/07/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 22/07/2025 आदेश / O R D E R

For Respondent: Shri Sanjib Kumar Paul, Sr.DR

revenue. 3. It was submitted by the ld.AR that the assessee the assessment has been framed by the ld. AO without providing sufficient opportunity of being heard. In the appellate proceedings before the ld. CIT(A) there was a delay of 1396 days in filing the appeal. The assessee ... this appeal are restored to the file of the ld. CIT(A) for adjudicating afresh on merits after providing the assessee adequate opportunity of being heard. The assessee shall cooperate in the readjudication proceeding before the ld. CIT(A) positively. 7. In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly

Himansu Sekhar Senapati, Kolkata vs. ITO, Ward-22(4), Kolkata

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

ITA 122/KOL/2025[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata22 Jul 2025AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddyआयकर अपील सं/Ita No.122/Kol/2025 (नििाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2011-12) M/S Himansu Sekhar Senapati Vs Ito, Ward 22(4), Kolkata 54/1, Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Road, 4Th 24, Ns Road, 5Th Floor, Kolkata- Floor, Kolkata-700016, West Bengal 700001, West Bengal Pan No. :Alpps 7769 G (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) .. नििााररती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri Pallash Chattopadhyay, Ar राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Somnath Das Biswas, Sr.Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 01/05/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 22/07/2025 आदेश / O R D E R The Present Appeal Is Directed At The Instance Of Assessee Against The Order Of Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), Nfac Delhi Dated 19.09.2024 Passed For Assessment Year 2011-12. 2. At The Outset, On Perusal Of The Appeal Record, I Find That The Appeal Of The Assessee Is Filed Belatedly By 46 Days. In This Regard, The Assessee Has Filed An Affidavit For Condonation Of Delay Stating Reasons For Delay In Filing The Appeal Due To Lack Of Knowledge In Passing Of The Order By The Ld. Cit(A), Which Caused The Delay In Filing The Appeal Before The Tribunal Within The Stipulated Period. Ld. Sr. Dr Also Did Not Raise Any Objection To Condone The Delay. Considering The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case & The Contentions Made By The Assessee In The Affidavit, I Condone The Delay Of 46 Days In Filing The Present Appeal & The Appeal Of The Assessee Is Admitted For Hearing.

For Appellant: Shri Pallash Chattopadhyay, ARFor Respondent: Shri Somnath Das Biswas, Sr.DR
Section 250

mentioned the address in form 35 to send notice for hearing u/s 250 and passed an order on that date without giving further opportunity of being heard..” 4. The above grounds have been raised by the assessee in Form 36 filed before the Tribunal. A bare perusal of ground No.3 ... fact that the notice has been served to his old email ID and passed an order on that date without giving further opportunity of being heard. 3 5. On the other hand, ld. Sr. DR vehemently supported the orders of the authorities below and submitted that the assessee reiterated

Evergreen Fincap Market Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata vs. ITO, Ward-5(3), Kolkata

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

ITA 272/KOL/2024[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata22 Jul 2025AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Vice-(Kz) I.T.A. No. 272/Kol/2024 Assessment Year: 2009-2010 Evergreen Fincap Market Private Limited,.…Appellant Subash Agarwal & Associates, Advocates, Siddha Gibson, 1, Gibson Lane, Suite 213, 2Nd Floor, Kolkata-700069 [Pan:Aabce2789A] -Vs.- Income Tax Officer,…………………………..…..Respondent Ward-5(3), Kolkata, Aayakar Bhawan, P-7, Chowringhee Square, Kolkata-700069 Appearances By: Shri Siddharth Agarwal, Advocate, Appeared On Behalf Of The Assessee Shri Kallol Mistry, Jcit, Sr. D.R., Appeared On Behalf Of The Revenue Date Of Concluding The Hearing: June 23, 2025 Date Of Pronouncing The Order: July 22, 2025 O R D E R

Section 142(1)Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 14ASection 271(1)(c)Section 68

before the Bench that the ld. CIT(Appeals) passed the ex-parte order without going into merit of the case and giving sufficient opportunity of being heard. Therefore, ld. Counsel pleaded to set aside the order passed by the ld. CIT(Appeals). 5. On the other hand, ld. Departmental Representative ... principle of natural justice, and remit the matter back to the file of ld. CIT (Appeals) with a direction to provide one more opportunity of being heard to the assessee. At the same breath, I also hereby caution the assessee to promptly co-operate with the proceedings before