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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

M/S Baba Kanwar Ram Fruit Co., Alwar vs. ITO, Ward-1(2), Alwar

ITA 375/JPR/2025[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Jaipur26 May 2025AY 2020-21

Bench: Nfac, Feeling Aggrieved By The Assessment Order Dated 05.09.2022, Passed By The Assessing Officer. Vide Impugned Order, Learned Cit(A) Dismissed The Appeal Filed By The Assessee & Consequently Upheld The Addition Made. 2. As Regards The Addition, Vide Impugned Order Dated 05.09.2022, The Assessing Officer Assessed Total Income Of The Assessee By Making Addition As Depicted In The Table Below:- Sl. Description Amount (In Inr) No. 1. Income As Per Return Of Income Filed 19,46,350/- 2. Income As Computed U/S 143(1)(A) 19,46,350/- 3. Add: Disallowance Of The Discount 49,16,194/- Paid 4. Total Income/Loss Determined As Per 68,62,544/- The Above Proposal

For Appellant: Sh. P.C. Parwal, C.AFor Respondent: Sh. Gorav Avasthi, JCIT
Section 142(1)Section 143(1)(a)Section 143(2)Section 194NSection 250

granting/availing of discounts, after summoning the relevant parties for the purpose of verification of the said fact, if so desired, provide a reasonable opportunity of being heard to the assessee and then decide the matter afresh as regards grant of discount/ discount expenditure by the assessee on the amount ... restored to the files of Assessing Officer with direction to decide said issue afresh and pass assessment order afresh, after affording reasonable opportunity of being heard to the applicant, in accordance with law. File be consigned to the record room after the needful is done by the office. Order pronounced

Bma Wealth Creators Academy Private Limited, Kolkata vs. I.to., Ward-12(4), Kolkata

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

ITA 2580/KOL/2024[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata26 May 2025AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Vice-(Kz) I.T.A. No. 2580/Kol/2024 Assessment Year: 2012-2013 Bma Wealth Creators Academy Pvt. Ltd.,……Appellant 14/1, Paul Mansion, 6, Bishop Lefroy Road, Kolkata-700020 [Pan:Aaecb2890G] -Vs.- Income Tax Officer,……………………………....Respondent Ward-12(4), Kolkata, Aayakar Bhawan, P-7, Chowringhee Square, Kolkata-700069 Appearances By: Shri Miraz D. Shah, A.R., Appeared On Behalf Of The Assessee Shri Akhil Saxena, Sr. D.R., Appeared On Behalf Of The Revenue Date Of Concluding The Hearing: April 8, 2025 Date Of Pronouncing The Order: May 26, 2025 O R D E R

Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 249(3)Section 250

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) and remit the matter back to the file ... Appeals) proceeded to dismiss the appeal of the assessee vide his impugned order passed ex-parte without giving any further opportunity of being heard to the assessee. Keeping in view this factual position pointed out by the ld. D.R. from the impugned order of the ld. CIT(Appeals