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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

Ramu Sonkar, Kolkata vs. ITO, Ward-33(2), Kolkata

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

ITA 164/KOL/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata21 Apr 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar & Shri Pradip Kumar Choubeyआयकर अपील सं/Ita No.164/Kol/2025 (नििाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2018-2019) Ramu Sonkar Vs Ito, Ward-33(2), Kolkata 132, Ajc Bose Road, Sealdah, Kolkata-700014 Pan No. :Akups 5278 E (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) नििााररती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri Siddharth Agarwal, Advocate राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri B.Satyanarayan Raju, Cit-Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 27/03/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 21/04/2025 आदेश / O R D E R Per Rajesh Kumar, Am : This Is An Appeal Filed By The Revenue Against The Order Dated 09.09.2024, Passed By The Ld. Cit(A), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi, For The Assessment Year 2018-2019. 2. At The Outset, Ld. Counsel For The Assessee Submitted That The Appeal Is Barred By 52 Days For Which The Assessee Has Filed Condonation Application Along With Affidavit Of The Assessee Affirming Therein That The Assessee Is Not In Habit Of Accessing Emails On Regular Basis & He Depends On The Accountant For The Same Including The Coordination With The Tax Consultant. The Assessee Affirmed In The Affidavit That The Assessee Could Not Comply With The Notice As Accountant Was On Leave & It Was Only In The First Week Of January When The Notice Regarding Recovery Of Outstanding Demand Was Received In Email, The Assessee

For Appellant: Shri Siddharth Agarwal, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri B.Satyanarayan Raju, CIT-DR

Accordingly, 3 we restore the issue to the file of ld. CIT(A) for readjudication after providing reasonable opportunity of being heard to the assessee. 6. In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes. Order pronounced in the open court on 21/04/2025. (RAJESH KUMAR) (PRADIP KUMAR

Anirban Dutta, Palashan, P.O. Palashan vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward - 1(3), Burdwan

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 1527/KOL/2024[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata21 Apr 2025AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumarआयकर अपील सं/Ita No.1527/Kol/2024 (नििाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2010-2011) Anirban Dutta, Vs Ito, Court Compound, Burdwan Palashan, Dist : Purba Bardhaman Pan No. :Akvpd 6128 R (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) .. नििााररती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri Soumitra Choudhary, Ar राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Ashutosh Kumar, Sr. Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 27/03/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 21/04/2025 आदेश / O R D E R This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 13.05.2024, Passed By The Ld. Cit(A). National Faceless Appeal Centre(Nfac), Delhi For The Assessment Year 2010-2011. 2. At The Outset, On Perusal Of The Appeal Record, It Is Found That The Appeal Of The Assessee Is Filed Belatedly By Only 1 Day. Looking To The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case, The Delay Of One Day In Filing The Present Appeal Is Hereby Condoned & The Appeal Is Admitted For Hearing. 3. The Assessee In Its Appeal Has Raised Following Grounds :- 1. For That In View Of The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case & Others Weight Of Evidence On Record, The Order Passed By Cit(A), Npac, Delhi In Appeal Case No Citia)/Bwn/10087/2015-16 On Dismissing Appeal Alleging Non-Compliance Of Notices Of Hearing Sent By E-Mail Instead Of Sent By Regd Speed Post When Notices Of Hearing Of Appeal

For Appellant: Shri Soumitra Choudhary, ARFor Respondent: Shri Ashutosh Kumar, Sr. DR
Section 148Section 2(47)

post and as such notices of bearing ought to have sent to Appellant by speed post so as to allow the appellant an opportunity of being heard. 2. For that CIT(Appeals), NPAC, Delhi has sent notices of hearing of aforesaid appeal case No CITIAI/Bwn/10087/2015- 16 to Appellant

Micro Land Develpers Private Limited, Haryana vs. ITO, Ward-16(4), New Delhi

ITA 9510/DEL/2019[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi21 Apr 2025AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri S. Rifaur Rahman & Shri Anubhav Sharmaassessment Year: 2011-12 Micro Land Developers Pvt Ltd., Vs Ito, Office No.322, 3Rd Floor, Ward-16(4), Ss Plaza, Commercial Complex, New Delhi. Mayfield Garden, Sector-47, Gurgaon, Haryana – 122 001. Pan: Aafcm0432L (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Amol Sinha, Advocate Revenue By : Shri Sunil Kumar Yadav, Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing : 21.04.2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 21.04.2025 Order Per Anubhav Sharma, Jm: This Appeal Is Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 04.11.2019 Of The Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals), Delhi-6 (Hereinafter Referred To As The Ld. First Appellate Authority Or ‘The Ld. Faa’, For Short) In Appeal No.Cit(A), Delhi-6/10443/2018-19 Arising Out Of The Appeal Before It Against The Order Dated 30.12.2018 Passed U/S 147 R.W.S. 143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred As ‘The Act’) By The Ito, Ward-16(4), New Delhi (Hereinafter Referred To As The Ld. Ao).

For Appellant: Shri Amol Sinha, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Sunil Kumar Yadav, CIT-DR
Section 147

restore issues on merits as well as law, to the files of the CIT(A) for a fresh determination, after giving due opportunity of being heard to the assessee. Order pronounced in the open court on 21.04.2025. (S. RIFAUR RAHMAN) JUDICIAL MEMBER Dated: 21st April, 2025. dk ITA No.9510/Del/2019