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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

Paloor Soman Rajeev, Cheruthony vs. Income Tax Officer, Thodupuzha

The appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 323/COCH/2025[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Cochin13 Jun 2025AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao & Shri Sonjoy Sarmaassessment Years: 2020-21 Paloor Soman Rajeev Ito, Thodupuzha V. Kkp Building, Idukki Colony P O, Cheruthony, Idukki 685602, Kerala. Pan : Akzpr9669R. (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant By : Shri Sreeraj, Ca Respondent By : Smt. Leena Lal, Snr Ar. Date Of Hearing : 05.06.2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 13.06.2025 O R D E R Per Sonjoy Sarma: This Appeal Is Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 10.03.2025 By The National Faceless Appeal Centre (Hereinafter Referred To As ‘Cit(A)’] For The Assessment Year 2020–21. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Has Filed Return Of Income For Assessment Year 2020-21 Declaring Total Income Of Rs.5,42,320/- & Claiming Agricultural Income As Exempt Income At Rs.45 Lakhs. The Case Of The Assessee Was Selected Under E- Assessment Scheme In Order To Scrutinize Substantial Increase In Agricultural Income As Compared To That Shown In Preceding Return & To Verify The Genuineness Of The Agricultural Income & The Agricultural Activity Of The Assessee. The Assessing Officer Issued Statutory Notices U/S 143(2) & 142(1) Of The Act Were Served

For Appellant: Shri Sreeraj, CAFor Respondent: Smt. Leena Lal, Snr AR
Section 143(2)Section 144

whole issue to the file of the ld. CIT(A) with a direction to re-examine the issue afresh after giving due opportunity of being heard to the assessee in the remand proceedings. We also direct the assessee to file supporting documents in order to substantiate its claim before

M/S. B.R. Dutta, Rampurhat, Birbhum vs. I.T.O., Ward - 3(1), Suri

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

ITA 29/KOL/2025[2014-2015]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata13 Jun 2025AY 2014-2015

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddym/S B R Dutta Vs Ito, Ward-3(1), Suri-731101 Shibtalla Para, Rampurhat, Birbhum-731224 Pan No. :Aahfb 7626 E (अपीलधर्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) निर्धाररती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri A.K.Tibrewal, Ar रधजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Kallol Mistry, Jcit, Sr.Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 23/04/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 13/06/2025 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), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi Dated 08.11.2024 Passed For Assessment Year 2014-15, On The Following Grounds Of Appeal :- 1. That The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), Nfac Erred In Confirming The Disallowance Of Rs. 13,60,796 Made By Ld. Income Tax Officer, Ward 3(1), Suri Invoking The Provisions Of Section 40(A)(Ia) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 For Failure Of The Assessee To Deduct Tax At Source On The Payments Made To Tata Capital Financial Services Limited Although The Said Tata Capital Financial Services Limited Had Declared The Receipt Of Income In Their Return Of Income & Paid Taxes Thereon. 2. That The Impugned Order Passed By Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) Is Against Law & Facts Of The Case. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That Assessee Was Filed Return Of Income Declaring A Total Income Of Rs.3,90,520/-. The Assessee Is A Wholesaler/Distributor Of Fertilizer, Pesticides & Maintains Regular Books Of A/Cs. Which Is Audited U/S. 44Ab Of The 1.T. Act, 1961. The Assessee Has Debited As Amount Of 13,60,796/- To The Profit & Loss A/C. For Payment Of 2

For Appellant: Shri A.K.Tibrewal, ARFor Respondent: Shri Kallol Mistry, JCIT, Sr.DR
Section 143(3)Section 194ASection 201(1)Section 40Section 44A

ITANo.29/KOL/2025 back to the file of ld. Assessing Officer to examine this issue afresh and pass appropriate speaking order after providing sufficient 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

Shambhu Dasgupta, Dalkhola vs. Income Tax Officer, Raiganj

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

ITA 221/KOL/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata13 Jun 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddyआयकर अपील सं/Ita No.221/Kol/2025 (नििाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2017-18) Shambhu Dasgupta Vs Income Tax Officer, It Office, Sbi Building, Subhaspally, Dalkhola, Karnojhora, Raiganj, Karandighi, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal-733201 Pan No. : Ciwpd 4351 D (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) .. नििााररती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri Chandan Sanghai, Ar राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Abhijit Adhikary, Sr. Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 06/05/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 13/05/2025 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 18.11.2024 Passed For Assessment Year 2017-18. 2. At The Outset, On Perusal Of The Appeal Record, I Find That The Appeal Of The Assessee Is Filed Belatedly By 10 Days. In This Regard, The Assessee Has Filed An Application For Condonation Of Delay Supported With An Affidavit Stating Sufficient Reasons For Delay In Filing The Appeal. In The Said Affidavit, The Assessee Has Sworn That The Assessee Was Suffering From Some Health Issues From 04.01.2025 To 17.01.2025 & Was Under Medical Treatment During This Period, Which Caused The Delay In Filing The Appeal Before The Tribunal Within The Stipulated Period. In Support Of The Same, The Assessee Has Also Enclosed Medical Certificate. Ld. Sr. Dr Also Did Not Raise Any Objection To Condone The Delay. Considering The Facts

For Appellant: Shri Chandan Sanghai, ARFor Respondent: Shri Abhijit Adhikary, Sr. DR
Section 144Section 69A

back to the file of ld. AO with a direction to dispose off the case of the assessee on merits after providing sufficient 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

M/S. Ahimsa Walk, Chennai vs. CIT, Exemptions, Chennai

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

ITA 830/CHNY/2025[-]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai13 Jun 2025

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey & Shri Amitabh Shuklaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.830/Chny/2025 Assessment Years: - M/S.Ahimsa Walk, The Commissioner Of Income Tax No.2/1, Vinayakar Koil Street, (Exemptions) Sastri Nagar, Saidapet, Chennai Chennai-600 015. [Pan: Aaeaa8950C] (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) अपीलार्थी की ओर से/ Assesseee By : Shri D.Segaran, Advocate प्रत्यर्थी की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri G.Nandha Kumar, Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 04.06.2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 13.06.2025 आदेश / O R D E R Per Amitabh Shukla, A.M :

For Respondent: Shri G.Nandha Kumar, CIT
Section 12A

assessee informed that the Ld.CIT(E) has rejected its request for grant of registration u/s 12AB in Form 10AB, without affording it reasonable opportunity of being heard. The Ld.Counsel informed that the trust comprises a group of senior citizens who are conducting a monthly voluntary walk movement “ahimsa walk ... trust. The Ld. Counsel accordingly requested that the matter be remitted back to the Ld.CIT(E) for readjudication after giving due opportunity of being heard to the assessee. 3.0 Per contra, the Ld.DR relied upon the order of lower authorities. It was stated that the Ld.CIT(E ) has given