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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

Shree Ganesh Stock Advisory Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata vs. DCIT, Central Cir.-3(3), Kolkata

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

ITA 2632/KOL/2024[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata06 May 2025AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri Sanjay Awasthiआयकर अपील सं/Ita No.2632/Kol/2024 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year :2014-2015) Shree Ganesh Stock Advisory Vs Dcit, Circle-3(3), Kolkata Private Limited, 7/1A, Room No.401, 4Th Floor, Grant Late, Kolkata Pan No. :Aalcs 6646 J (अपीलधर्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) निर्धाररती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri Miraj D Shah, Ar रधजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Nicholas Murmu, Sr. Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 05/05/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 05/05/2025 आदेश / O R D E R Per Bench : This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 12.10.2023, Passed By The Cit(A), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi In Din & Order No.Itba/Apl/S/250/2023- 24/1057002982(1), For The Assessment Year 2014-2015. 2. Shri Miraj D. Shah Ar Appeared On Behalf Of The Assessee. Shri Nicholas Murmu, Sr. Dr Appeared On Behalf Of The Revenue. 3. It Was The Submission Of The Ld. Ar That The Impugned Order Passed By The Ld. Cit(A) Is An Ex-Parte Order Without Giving Sufficient Opportunity Of Being Heard To The Assessee. It Was Also Submitted That The Assessee May Be Given One More Opportunity To Represent Its Case Before The Ld. Cit(A), So That The Assessee Could Be Able To Provide The Details To Substantiate Its Case For The Year Under Consideration Before The Ld. Cit(A).

For Appellant: Shri Miraj D Shah, ARFor Respondent: Shri Nicholas Murmu, Sr. DR

submission of the ld. AR that the impugned order passed by the ld. CIT(A) is an ex-parte order without giving sufficient opportunity of being heard to the assessee. It was also submitted that the assessee may be given one more opportunity to represent its case before ... justice, we restore the issues to the file of Id. CIT(A) for readjudicating the issues afresh after granting the assessee adequate opportunity of being heard. The assessee is also directed to cooperate with the ld. CIT(A) in the readjudication proceedings, positively. 6. In the result, appeal

Vijay Kalani, Kolkata vs. I.T.O., Ward - 1(1), Asansol

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

ITA 2225/KOL/2024[2017-2018]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata06 May 2025AY 2017-2018

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri Sanjay Awasthiआयकर अपील सं/Ita No.2225/Kol/2024 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2017-2018) Vijay Kalani, Vs Ito Ward-1(1), Asansol Satyam Mobile Point, Shabana Market, Asansol Burdwan-713303 Pan No. :Aompk 7766 B (अपीलधर्थी /Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) .. निर्धाररती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri Vijay Kalani, Assessee In Person रधजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Nicholas Murmu, Sr. Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 06/05/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 06/05/2025 आदेश / O R D E R Per Bench : This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 30.05.2024, Passed By The Cit(A), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi In Din & Order No.Itba/Nfac/S/250/2024- 25/1065240524(1) For The Assessment Year 2017-2018. 2. Shri Vijay Kalani, The Assessee Is Present In Person. Shri Nicholas Murmu, Ld. Sr. Dr Appeared On Behalf Of The Revenue. 3. The Appeal Of The Assessee Is Delayed By 1738 Days Delay. In This Regard, The Assessee Has Filed An Application Along With Affidavit Starting Therein That His Father Was Suffering From Heart Blockage For Which The Assessee Was Busy For Treatment Of His Father. The Assessee Has Enclosed Medical Documents In Respect Of Treatment Of His Father. Thus, The Reasons Stated By The Assessee Are Found To Be Genuine To Which Ld. Sr. Dr Did Not Object To It. Therefore, The Delay Of 1738 Days As Pointed Out By The Registry

For Appellant: Shri Vijay Kalani, assessee in personFor Respondent: Shri Nicholas Murmu, Sr. DR

interest of justice, the issues in this appeal are restored to the file of Assessing Officer for readjudication after granting the assessee adequate opportunity of being heard. 7. In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed for statistical purposes. Order dictated and pronounced in the open court

Shree Loladi Mataji Madh Trust, Gandhidham vs. Pr. CIT(Exemption), Ahmedabad

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

ITA 836/RJT/2024[2024-25]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot05 May 2025AY 2024-25

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini & Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinhaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.836/Rjt/2024 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : -Na-) Shree Loladi Mataji Madh बनाम/ The Pr.Cit (Exemptions) Trust Ahmedabad – 380 015 Vs. Shinay, Vagamshi Faliya Shinay Gandhidham – 370 205 (Gujarat) "ायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aayts 3998 R (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""थ" / Respondent) .. Assessee By : Shri Mehul Ranpura, Ld.Ar Revenue By : Shri Sanjay Punglia, Ld. Cit(Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing 12 /02/2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement 05/05/2025 आदेश / O R D E R Per Dinesh Mohan Sinha: This Appeal By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Passed By The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Exemption), Ahmedabad [Hereinafter Referred To As “Cit(E)”], Dated 02/09/2024, Rejecting The Application For Registration Under Section 12Ab Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As “The Act”).

For Appellant: Shri Mehul Ranpura, Ld.ARFor Respondent: Shri Sanjay Punglia, Ld. CIT(DR)
Section 10(230)Section 12A

claim. At the same time, the Ld. CIT(E) shall decide the matter on merits and in accordance with law, after granting due opportunity of being heard. The assessee may also be permitted to make necessary correction in the application in Form No.10AB under sub-clause (iii) of clause

Sushila Devi Jangid, Jaipur vs. ITO, WD 7(2), Jaipur

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

ITA 374/JPR/2025[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Jaipur05 May 2025AY 2010-11

Bench: DR. S. SEETHALAKSHMI (Judicial Member), SHRI RATHOD KAMLESH JAYANTBHAI, AM आयकरअपीलसं. / ITA. No. 374/JP/2025 निर्धारणवर्ष / AssessmentYears : 2010-11 Smt. Sushila Devi Jangid 65, Koshaliya Vihar Hajyawala,Muhana Mandi Ke Pass, Sanganer, Jaipur 302 029 बनाम Vs. The ITO Ward 7(2) Jaipur अपीलार्थी / Appellant प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent स्थायीलेखा सं. / जीआईआरसं./PAN/GIR No.: AFMPJ 2091 P निर्धारिती की ओरसे / Assesseeby : Shri Utkarsh Mishra, Advocate राजस्व की ओरसे / Revenue by :Shri Gautam Sing

For Appellant: Shri Utkarsh Mishra, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Gautam Singh Choudhary, Addl.CIT -DR a
Section 142(1)Section 147Section 250

referred to as ‘CIT(A)’) passed u/s 250 dated 10.01.2025. SUBMISSION 1. GROUND NO. 1: Best Judgement Assessment in the absence of adequate opportunity of being heard is unjust 2. he revenue in the instant case has erred in not providing adequate opportunity of being heard to the assessee, especially ... person against whom any action is sought to be taken and his right or interest is being affected, shall be given an equal opportunity of being heard and defend himself. 5. It gives right to the party to respond to the evidence against them and to choose legal representative