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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

Hearts for Hearts, Chennai vs. CIT, Exemptions, Chennai

In the result the appeal is allowed for statistical purpose

ITA 882/CHNY/2025[-]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai18 Jun 2025

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey & Shri Amitabh Shuklaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.882/Chny/2025 Assessment Years: - Hearts For Hearts, The Commissioner Of Income Tax, No.11, Judge Jambulingam Road, (Exemptions), Mylapore, Chennai Chennai-600 004. [Pan: Aabth1198K] (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) अपीलार्थी की ओर से/ Assessee By : Mr.J.Saravanan, Advocate, प्रत्यर्थी की ओर से /Revenue By : Ms.Ann Mary Baby, Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 04.06.2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : .06.2025 आदेश / O R D E R Per Amitabh Shukla, A.M :

For Appellant: Mr.J.Saravanan, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms.Ann Mary Baby, CIT
Section 12ASection 12A(1)(ac)

submitted that the Ld. CIT(E ) has dismissed its application for registration u/s 12A (1) (ac)(iii) of the Act without giving proper opportunity of being heard. It ITA No. 882 /Chny/2025 was submitted that denial of the registration u/s 12AB was attributable to the notices issued ... directions to reconsider the assessee’s application dated 07.05.2024 in Form-10AB for grant of registration u/s 12AB de novo by giving due opportunity of being heard to the assessee. The assesse is directed to make complete and correct compliance towards the notices issued by the Ld.CIT

Balasubramanian Ramaiyan, Thiruvarur vs. ITO, Ward-1, Thiruvarur

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

ITA 877/CHNY/2025[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai18 Jun 2025AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey & Shri Amitabh Shuklaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.877/Chny/2025 Assessment Years: 2013-14 Balasubramanian Ramaiyan, Income Tax Officer, Door No.3/237, Ward-1, Akkari Udaiyar Street, Thiruvarur. Ammaiyappan Kudavasal, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu-613 701. [Pan: Akhpb8741N] (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) अपीलार्थी की ओर से/ Assessee By : Shri Tarun, Advocate For S.Sridhar, Advocate. प्रत्यर्थी की ओर से /Revenue By : Ms.Ann Marry Baby, Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 04.06.2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : .06.2025 आदेश / O R D E R Per Amitabh Shukla, A.M :

For Appellant: Shri Tarun, Advocate for S.SridharFor Respondent: Ms.Ann Marry Baby, CIT

outset, the Ld.Counsel for the assessee submitted that the order has been passed by the Ld.First Appellate Authority without giving due opportunity of being heard to the assessee. It was stated that the statutory notices were not sent to the email provided by the assessee in Form ... impugned order of the Ld.CIT(A) is therefore set aside and he is directed to readjudicate the matter de novo after giving due opportunity of being heard to the assessee. The assessee shall make necessary compliances to the notices of hearing and any non-compliance would be adversely viewed. Accordingly

Aroumougam, Puducherry vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward 3, Puducherry

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

ITA 875/CHNY/2025[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai18 Jun 2025AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey & Shri Amitabh Shuklaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.875/Chny/2025 Assessment Years: 2011-12 Aroumougam, Income Tax Officer, No.22 & 24, Ward-3, Logamuthu Mariamman Koil Street, Puducherry. Muthialpet, Puducherry-605 003. [Pan: Aaapy2726K] (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) अपीलार्थी की ओर से/ Assessee By : Mr.V.Meenakshi Sundar, C.A, प्रत्यर्थी की ओर से /Revenue By : Ms.Gautham S.Mukundan, Irs सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 04.06.2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : .06.2025 आदेश / O R D E R Per Amitabh Shukla, A.M :

For Appellant: Mr.V.Meenakshi Sundar, C.AFor Respondent: Ms.Gautham S.Mukundan, IRS
Section 69A

adjudicate this appeal. 3.0 At the outset, Ld.AR submitted that the Ld.CIT(A) has passed an ex-parte order without giving it adequate opportunity of being heard. It is the case of the assessee that the statutory notices were issued on email ID camalame@aol.com was furnished at the time ... that as it may be we are of the view that ends of justice would be met if assessee is given one last opportunity of being heard to present its case before the Ld.CIT(A). Accordingly, we set aside the order of lower authorities and direct the Ld.CIT

Prabakaran Chandru, Tiruvarur vs. ITO, Ward-1, Tiruvarur

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

ITA 864/CHNY/2025[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai18 Jun 2025AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey & Shri Amitabh Shuklaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.864/Chny/2025 Assessment Years: 2014-15 Prabakaran Chandru, Income Tax Officer, No.3/455, Akkaraimelathoppu Street, Ward-1, Ammaiyappankodavasal Tk, Tiruvarur. Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu-613 704. [Pan: Bacpc8225J] (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) अपीलार्थी की ओर से/ Assessee By : Mr.Arjunraj, Advocate, प्रत्यर्थी की ओर से /Revenue By : Ms.Gautham S.Mukundan, Irs सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 04.06.2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : .06.2025 आदेश / O R D E R Per Amitabh Shukla, A.M :

For Appellant: Mr.Arjunraj, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms.Gautham S.Mukundan, IRS
Section 69A

Ld.Counsel for the assessee submitted that the Ld.CIT(A) has passed an ex-parte order without giving adequate opportunity of being heard. Attention was invited to page 2 of the order of the Ld.CIT(A). The Ld.Counsel submitted that the entire controversy is regarding addition of Rs.1 ... Accordingly, we set aside the order of the Ld.CIT(A) and direct him to readjudicate the appeal de novo after giving due opportunity of being heard to the assessee and by passing a speaking order. The assessee shall comply with the statutory notices and any non-compliance shall be adversely

Warrier Rudraprasad, Coimbatore vs. ITO, Corp. Ward-5(1), Chennai

In the result, the appeal is allowed for statistical purp

ITA 858/CHNY/2025[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai18 Jun 2025AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey & Shri Amitabh Shuklaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.858/Chny/2025 Assessment Years: 2011-12 Warrier Rudraprasad, Income Tax Officer, No.13, Ii Floor, Ii Street, Corporate Ward-5(1), Vckn Layout, Sivananda Colony, Chennai Coimbatore Tamil Nadu-641 012. [Pan: Adwpr1325G] (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) अपीलार्थी की ओर से/ Assessee By : Shri Suraj Nahar, C.A., प्रत्यर्थी की ओर से /Revenue By : Ms.Gautham S Mukundan, Irs सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 05.06.2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : .06.2025 आदेश / O R D E R Per Amitabh Shukla, A.M :

For Appellant: Shri Suraj Nahar, C.AFor Respondent: Ms.Gautham S Mukundan, IRS

case. Accordingly, we set aside the order of lower authorities and direct the Ld.AO to readjudicate the matter de novo after giving due opportunity of being heard to the assessee. The decision to remit it back to the Ld. AO is taken in view of the fact that an Assessing ... passing a speaking order. To the extent the order of lower authorities on the issue stands set aside. The Ld. AO shall give opportunities of being heard to the assesse and it shall be bounden upon the assesse to comply with the notices issued

Kuthethur Kalyani Das, Chennai vs. ITO, Ncw-3(4), Chennai

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

ITA 783/CHNY/2025[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai18 Jun 2025AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Ss Viswanethra Ravi & Shri Amitabh Shuklaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.783/Chny/2025 Assessment Years: 2012-13 Kuthethur Kalyani Das, Income Tax Officer, 1B, Anu Apts, Non-Corporate Ward-3(4), No.69 C Spurtank Road, Chennai. Chetpet, Chennai-600 031. [Pan: Buipk5930L] (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) अपीलार्थी की ओर से/ Assessee By : Shri D.Anand, Advocate, प्रत्यर्थी की ओर से /Revenue By : Ms.Anitha, Addl.Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 05.06.2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : .06.2025 आदेश / O R D E R Per Amitabh Shukla, A.M :

For Appellant: Shri D.Anand, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms.Anitha, Addl.CIT

excused as the assessee was preoccupied with some personal matters and that now full compliance would made if an opportunity of being heard is given. 3.0 Per contra, the Ld. DR relied upon the order of lower authorities. 4.0 We have heard the rival submissions in the light of material ... passing a speaking order. To the extent the order of lower authorities on the issue stands set aside. The Ld. AO shall give opportunities of being heard to the assesse and it shall be bounden upon the assesse to comply with the notices issued