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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

Lords Freight (India) Private Ltd, Mumbai vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Circle 2(2)(1), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is treated as allowed

ITA 5239/MUM/2024[2022-23]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai02 Dec 2024AY 2022-23

Bench: Justice (Retd.) Shri C.V. Bhadang & Shri B.R. Baskaranassessment Year : 2022-23 Lords Freight (India) Private Deputy Commissioner Of Income Limited, Tax, Arena Space, Vs. Circle-2(2)(1), 10Th& 11Th Floor, 545, 5Th Floor, Plot No. 20, Jvlr, Aayakar Bhavan, Nr. Majas Bus Depot, M.K. Road, Jogeshwari (East), Mumbai. Mumbai. Pan : Aaccl0108M (Appellant) (Respondent) For Assessee : Shri Devendra Jain For Revenue : Shri Akshay Tapdiya, Sr.Dr Date Of Hearing : 21-11-2024 Date Of Pronouncement : 02-12-2024 O R D E R Per B.R. Baskaran, A.M : The Assessee Has Filed This Appeal Challenging The Order Dated 07-08-2024 Passed By The Ld. Addl/Jcit(A)-1, Vadodara & It Relates To The Assessment Year (Ay.)2022-23. The Assessee Is Aggrieved By The Decision Of The Ld.Cit(A) In Dismissing The Appeal Of The Assessee In Limine, Without Condoning The Delay Of Around Thirty Days In Filing The Appeal Before The Ld.Cit(A). 2. The Ld.Ar Submitted Thatthe Return Of Income Filed By The Assessee Was Initially Processed U/S. 143(1) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 („The Act‟) On 26-07-2023 Making Various Adjustments To The Returned Income. Hence, The Assessee Filed Appeal Against The Above Said Intimation Before Ld Cit(A) & The Same Is Pending Before Him.

For Appellant: Shri Devendra JainFor Respondent: Shri Akshay Tapdiya, Sr.DR
Section 143(1)Section 143(3)

appeal on merits, we deem it proper to restore all the issues to his file for adjudicating them on merits, after affording adequate opportunity of being heard to the assessee. 5. In the result, the appeal of the assessee is treated as allowed. Order pronounced in the open court

Sainath Sakharam Tare, Thane vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-2, Thane

In the result, the appeal is allowed for statistical purpose

ITA 3682/MUM/2024[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai02 Dec 2024AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Narender Kumar Choudry & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahayita No. 3682/M/2024 Assessment Year: 2013-14 Sainath Sakharam Tara Survey No. 84-10/11, Kalyan Padgha Road, Cape Village, Bhiwandi, Dist. Thane - 421302. Pan: Aerpt8712M (Appellant) Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, Central Circle - 2, Thane Ashar It Park, 6Th Floor, Road No. 16Z, Wagle Industrial Estate, Thane - 400604. (Respondent) Present For : Assessee By Revenue By : Shri Gaurav Kabra Shri Dr. Kishor Dhule, Cit D.R.& Smt. Sujatha P. Iyengar - Sr. Ar. Date Of Hearing Date Of Pronouncement Order : 05.09.2024 : 02.12.2024 Per : Ratnesh Nandan Sahay, 1. This Appeal Has Been Filed By The Appellant Against The Order Of The Ld. Cit (Appeals) Passed U/S. 250 Of The Income Tax Act [The 'Act' In Short] Vide Din & Order No. Itba/Apl/S/250/2024-25/1065032024(1) Dated 21/05/2024 For The Assessment Year 2013-14. Page | 2

For Appellant: 1. On the facts and circumstances of the case as well as in lawFor Respondent: Shri Gaurav Kabra Shri Dr. Kishor Dhule, CIT D.R.& Smt. Sujatha P. Iyengar - Sr.
Section 132Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 153CSection 250Section 269Section 271

case as well as in law, the Learned CIT(A) has erred in passing the ex-parte order without granting sufficient opportunity of being heard to the appellant. 2. On the facts and circumstances of the case as well as in law, the Learned CIT(A) has erred in confirming ... this appeal has been preferred before us. During the appellate proceedings before us, the appellant submitted that reasonable opportunity of being heard was not given to the appellant and the Ld. CIT(A) has decided the appeal ex-parte. 7. We have considered the facts and circumstances of the case