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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

Lotus Multy Speciality Hospital, Pune vs. ITO Ward 14(5) Pune, Pune

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

ITA 2258/PUN/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Pune16 Dec 2024AY 2018-19

Bench: Dr.Dipak P. Ripote & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपील सं. / Ita Nos.2257 & 2258/Pun/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2016-17 & 2018-19 Lotus Multy Specialty Hospital, V The Income Tax Officer, Shewalewadi Phata, Pune S Ward-14(5), Pune. Solapur Road, Manjari, Pune – 412307. Pan: Aaffl6270J Appellant/ Assessee Respondent / Revenue Assessee By Shri Girish Ladda – Ca/Ar Revenue By Smt Shraddha Nichal - Addl.Cit(Dr) Date Of Hearing 12/12/2024 Date Of Pronouncement 16/12/2024 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am: These Two Appeals Filed By The Assessee Against The Separate Orders Of Ld.Commissioner Of Income Tax(Appeals)[Nfac] For Assessment Year 2016-17 & 2018-19; Dated 15.02.2024 & 04.07.2024 Respectively, Passed U/Sec.250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961. Since The Issue Involved Is Common, Both These Appeals Were Heard Together & Decided By The Common Order. We Will Take The A.Y.2016-17 As A Lead Case.

Section 246ASection 250Section 250(4)Section 250(6)Section 251Section 251(1)(a)

without discussing each and every ground and merits of the case and merely dismissed for non-compliance. Hence, ld.AR requested for one more opportunity of being heard to the assessee. Submission of ld.Departmental Representative(ld.DR) : 3. The ld.DR for the Revenue relied on the order of Assessing Officer

Lotus Multy Speciality Hospital, Pune vs. ITO Ward 14(5) Pune, Pune

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

ITA 2257/PUN/2024[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Pune16 Dec 2024AY 2016-17

Bench: Dr.Dipak P. Ripote & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपील सं. / Ita Nos.2257 & 2258/Pun/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2016-17 & 2018-19 Lotus Multy Specialty Hospital, V The Income Tax Officer, Shewalewadi Phata, Pune S Ward-14(5), Pune. Solapur Road, Manjari, Pune – 412307. Pan: Aaffl6270J Appellant/ Assessee Respondent / Revenue Assessee By Shri Girish Ladda – Ca/Ar Revenue By Smt Shraddha Nichal - Addl.Cit(Dr) Date Of Hearing 12/12/2024 Date Of Pronouncement 16/12/2024 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am: These Two Appeals Filed By The Assessee Against The Separate Orders Of Ld.Commissioner Of Income Tax(Appeals)[Nfac] For Assessment Year 2016-17 & 2018-19; Dated 15.02.2024 & 04.07.2024 Respectively, Passed U/Sec.250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961. Since The Issue Involved Is Common, Both These Appeals Were Heard Together & Decided By The Common Order. We Will Take The A.Y.2016-17 As A Lead Case.

Section 246ASection 250Section 250(4)Section 250(6)Section 251Section 251(1)(a)

without discussing each and every ground and merits of the case and merely dismissed for non-compliance. Hence, ld.AR requested for one more opportunity of being heard to the assessee. Submission of ld.Departmental Representative(ld.DR) : 3. The ld.DR for the Revenue relied on the order of Assessing Officer

Shri Venkatesh Nisarg Sahakari Gruhrachna Sanstha Maryadit, Pune vs. ACIT Ward 9(1), Pune

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

ITA 2174/PUN/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Pune16 Dec 2024AY 2018-19

Bench: Dr.Dipak P. Ripote & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.2174/Pun/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2018-19 Shri Venkatesh Nisarg Sahakari V The Acit, Gruhrachna Sanstha Maryadit, S Ward-9(1), Pune. S.No.56/3/1, Vadagaon Bk, Near Hotel Ashirvad, Haveli, Pune – 411041. Pan: Aaras2349J Appellant/ Assessee Respondent / Revenue Assessee By Shri B.C.Malakar – Ar Revenue By Smt Shraddha Nichal – Addl.Cit(Dr) Date Of Hearing 12/12/2024 Date Of Pronouncement 16/12/2024 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am: This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of Ld.Commissioner Of Income Tax(Appeals)[Nfac] For Assessment Year 2018-19 Dated 30.08.2024 Passed U/Sec.250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal : “1. On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case & In Law The Ld. Cit(A), Addl/Jcit(A)-2, Bangaluru Erred In Dismissing The Appeal Of The Appellant Assessee Society Thereby Confirming The Computation Of Total Income Made In The Intimation U/S. 143(1) Of The I.T. Act, 1961 Dated 12/07/2019 Issued By The Dcit, Cpc Bangaluru Assessing The Total Income In The Case Of The Appellant At Rs.10,04,160/- Ignoring & Without Appreciating The Facts Of The Case Appellant Housing Society That The Appellant Is A Mutual Society Created By The Members & The Source Of Its Income Was From The Members Only & Therefore Its Income Was Qualified For Exemption Under The Act On Concept Of Mutuality As A Mutual Concern. The Appellate Order Passed By The Appellate Authority Be Quashed & The Assessing Officer Be Directed To Re-Compute The Total Income Of The Appellant At Rs. Nil Treating The Appellant As A Mutual Society.

Section 143(1)Section 250Section 80PSection 80P(2)(a)

without discussing each and every ground and merits of the case and merely dismissed for non-compliance. Hence, ld.AR requested for one more opportunity of being heard to the assessee. 3 Submission of ld.Departmental Representative(ld.DR) : 3. The ld.DR for the Revenue relied on the order of Assessing Officer

Sbpl Infrastructure Limited, Hyderabad vs. DCIT., Circle-3(1), Hyderabad

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is allowed for statistical purpose

ITA 685/HYD/2024[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad16 Dec 2024AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao & Shri Manjunatha G.आ.अपी.सं /Ita No.685/Hyd/2024 (निर्धारण वर्ा/Assessment Year: 2014-15) Sbpl Infrastructure Vs. Deputy Commissioner Limited Of Income Tax Hyderabad Circle-3(1) [Pan : Aaccs9014M] Hyderabad (Appellant) (Respondent) निर्धाररती द्वधरध/Assessee By: Shri Sashank Dundu, Ar रधजस् व द्वधरध/Revenue By: Shri M.Vijay Kumar,Cit-Dr सुिवधई की तधरीख/Date Of Hearing: 04/12/2024 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Date Of 16/12/2024 Pronouncement: आदेश / Order Per. Manjunatha G., A.M: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Passed By The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) [Learned Cit(A)], National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi Dated 13.02.2024 & Pertains To A.Y.2014-15. 2. This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Time Barred By 94 Days. The Assessee Filed A Petition For Condonation Of Delay & Submitted That Shri Manoj Sharma, Chief Financial Officer Of The Appellant Company, Who Was Entrusted With The Job Of Looking

For Appellant: Shri Sashank Dundu, ARFor Respondent: Shri M.Vijay Kumar,CIT-DR
Section 14A

claim of the Appellant with respect to the profit being ₹3,87,28,089/- instead of ₹5,53,81,904/- without providing an opportunity of being heard and without giving any explanation in the final Assessment Order w.r.t. why the profit declared by the 3 appellant was being rejected/not considered ... computing Assessed Income instead of the profit excluding extraordinary items as available in the P&L account thereby not providing a fair opportunity of being heard and violating the principles of Natural Justice. 6. The NFAC erred in confirming the disallowance made by the AO u/s 14A of the Income