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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

Asst. Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-16(1), Hyderabad vs. Lycos Internet Limited, Hyderabad

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 1550/HYD/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad22 Jan 2025AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao, Vice-A N D Shri Madhusudan Sawdiaआ.अपी.सं /Ita No.1550/Hyd/2017 (िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2012-13) Asstt. Commissioner Of Vs. Lycos Internet Ltd Income Tax, Circle 16 (1) Hyderabad Hyderabad Pan:Aaacl5827B (Appellant) (Respondent) आ.अपी.सं /Ita No.1769/Hyd/2018 (िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2012-13) Lycos Internet Ltd Vs. Asstt. Commissioner Of Hyderabad Income Tax, Circle 16 (1) Pan:Aaacl5827B Hyderabad (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा""रती "ारा/Assessee By: Shri P Murali Mohan Rao, Ca राज" व "ारा/Revenue By:: Shri B Bala Krishna, Cit(Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 16/12/2024 घोषणा की तारीख/Pronouncement: 22/01/2025 आदेश/Order Per Vijay Pal Raothese Are Two Appeals, One By The Department Against The Order Dated 23/06/2017 Of The Learned Cit (A) & Another By The Assessee Against The Revision Order Dated 26/02/2018 Passed

For Appellant: Shri P Murali Mohan Rao, CAFor Respondent: : Shri B Bala Krishna, CIT(DR)
Section 14ASection 263

with the direction to the Assessing Officer to examine the discrepancies and assess the correct income by redoing the assessment afresh after affording opportunity of being heard to the assessee. 14. Before the Tribunal, the learned AR of the assessee has submitted that in the return of income, the assessee ... assessing officer is directed to examine the above discrepancies and assess the correct income by redoing the assessment afresh after affording an opportunity of being heard to the assessee. The assessment order dated 29 03 2016 stands revised accordingly”. 18. Thus,, the order of the Assessing Officer was set aside/revised

K.G. Boopathi, Vellore vs. ITO, Ward-2, Vellore

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

ITA 2372/CHNY/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai22 Jan 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey & Shri Amitabh Shuklaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.2372 /Chny/2024 निर्ाारण वर्ा /Assessment Years: 2017-18 K.G.Boopathi, Income Tax Officer, Periya Kasinaickappati Village & Non Corp, Ward-2, Post, Kandili Tirupattur, Vellore Vellore-635901. [Pan: Apdpb5581R] (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) अपीलार्थी की ओर से/ Assessee By : Shri M.Karunakaran, Advocate प्रत्यर्थी की ओर से /Revenue By : Ms.Sheila Parthasarthy, Addl.Cit सुिवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 02.12.2024 घोर्णा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 22.01.2025 आदेश / O R D E R Per Amitabh Shukla, A.M : This Appeal Is Filed Against The Order Bearing Din & Order No.Itba/Nfac/S/250/2023-24/1057454214(1) Dated 27.10.2023 Of The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax [Herein After “Cit(A), National Faceless Appeal Center[Nfac], Delhi, For The Assessment Years 2017- 18. Through The Aforesaid Appeal The Assesse Has Challenged Order U/S 250 Dated 27.10.2023 Passed By Nfac, Delhi. 2.0 It Has Been Noted That There Is A Delay Of 255 Days In The Case, In Filing Of This Appeal Before The Tribunal. In Its Affidavit The Assesse Has Pleaded That The Ld.Cit(A) Had Called For A Remand Report From The Ld. Ao, Consequent To Which Assessee Had Filed Requested Details Before The Page - 1 - Of 4 :- 2 -:

For Appellant: Shri M.Karunakaran, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms.Sheila Parthasarthy, Addl.CIT
Section 144Section 144ASection 250

like to take up the issue of the Ld.AO non-compliance with his supervisory authorities. The CIT(A) shall give due opportunity of being heard to the assessee and the assessee shall comply with all the notices of the Ld.CIT(A). Any non- compliance on the part of the assessee

Ufx Ventures Pvt. Ltd., Chennai vs. DCIT, CC-3(2), Chennai

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

ITA 2358/CHNY/2024[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai22 Jan 2025AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey & Shri Amitabh Shuklaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.2358 /Chny/2024 निर्ाारण वर्ा /Assessment Years: 2012-13 Ufx Ventures Private Limited, Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax, No.33/1, Wallajah Road, Corporate Circle-3(2), Chepauk, Chennai. Chennai-600 002. [Pan: Aabcc4581E] (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) अपीलार्थी की ओर से/ Assessee By : Ms.Shilpa Susan Kuraichan, Ca प्रत्यर्थी की ओर से /Revenue By : Ms.Sheila Parthasarthy, Addl.Cit सुिवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 04.12.2024 घोर्णा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 22.01.2025 आदेश / O R D E R Per Amitabh Shukla, A.M : This Appeal Is Filed Against The Order Bearing Din & Order No.Itba/Nfac/S/250/2024-25/1066180820(1) Dated 28.06.2024 Of The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax [Herein After “Cit(A), National Faceless Appeal Center[Nfac], Delhi, For The Assessment Years 2012- 13. Through The Aforesaid Appeal The Assesse Has Challenged Order U/S 250 Dated 28.06.2024 Passed By Nfac, Delhi. 2.0 It Has Been Noted That There Is A Delay Of 12 Days In The Case, In Filing Of This Appeal Before The Tribunal. In Its Affidavit The Director Of Assessee Company Has Pleaded That There Was A Family Function At The Native Place As A Result Of Which Appeal Got Delayed .All These Activities Page - 1 - Of 5 :- 2 -:

For Appellant: Ms.Shilpa Susan Kuraichan, CAFor Respondent: Ms.Sheila Parthasarthy, Addl.CIT
Section 143(3)Section 250

necessary opportunities to the assessee. The issue however is that the assessee had challenged before the Ld.CIT(A) that he was not given opportunity of being heard by the Ld.AO, a fact which contributed to requisition of remand report. No doubt, the Ld.AO has wasted 7 to 8 years ... immediate submission of remand report and also of fixing the responsibility for hitherto made non-submission. The CIT(A) shall give due opportunity of being heard to the assessee and the assessee shall comply with all the notices of the Ld.CIT(A). Any non-compliance on the part