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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

M/S. Tropex Suppliers Pvt. Ltd. (Successor to Ujjawal Mercantile Pvt. Ltd.), Kolkata vs. I.T.O., Ward - 6(4), Kolkata

In the result, both the appeals are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1371/KOL/2024[2012-2013]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata30 Oct 2024AY 2012-2013

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar & Shri Sonjoy Sarmai.T.A. Nos.1371&1815/Kol/2024 Assessment Year: 2012-13 M/S Tropex Suppliers Pvt. Ltd. (Successor To Ujjawal Mercantile Pvt. Ltd.).............................……….……Appellant 113, Netaji Subhash Road, Kolkata -1. [Pan:Aabct1459N] Vs. Ito, Ward-6(4), Kolkata............…..….…..….........……........……...…..…..Respondent Appearances By: Shri Miraj D. Shah, Ar, Appeared On Behalf Of The Appellant. Shri S. Dutta, Cit-Dr & Pradip Biswas, Addl. Cit- Sr. Dr, Appeared On Behalf Of The Respondent. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : October 28, 2024 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : October 30, 2024 Order Per Sonjoy Sarma: Both The Captioned Appeals Are Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 15.03.2023 Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre [Hereinafter Referred To As ‘Cit(A)’] Arising Out Of The Assessment Order 23.03.2015 & Another Order Dated 26.12.2023 Of The Cit(A) Arising Out Of The Penalty Order Dated 28.09.2015 Against The Assessee. The Assessment Was Framed U/S 143(3) Of The Income Tax Act [Hereinafter Referred To As The ‘Act’] Dated 23.03.2015 & The Penalty Proceedings Were Initiated U/S 271(1)(C) Of The Act Dated 28.09.2015, Which Is Arising Out Of The Same Assessment Order Dated 23.03.2015. 2. At The Outset, The Ld. Ar Stated At The Bench That Since The Issues Involved In Both The Appeals Are Arising Out Of The Same Assessment Order & Relating To The Same Assessee, Therefore, They May Be Heard Together & Decided On Merits Of The Case. The Ld. Ar Has Further Stated That Ita No.1371/Kol/2024 Is Delayed By 404 Days & Ita

Section 131Section 143(3)Section 271(1)(c)

appeals be remanded back to the Assessing Officer with a direction to examine the issues afresh by allowing the assessee a reasonable opportunity of being heard to present its case. He further contended that the ld. CIT(A) did not examine the issue comprehensively and simply dismissed the appeal. Hence

Gujarat Tea Processors & Packers Ltd., Ahmedabad vs. The Pr. CIT-1, Ahmedabad

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

ITA 837/AHD/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad29 Oct 2024AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Tr Senthil Kumar & Shri Narendra Prasad Sinhaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No. 837/Ahd/2024 "नधा"रण वष"/Asstt. Year: 2018-2019 Gujarat Tea Processor & Packers Principal Ltd., बनामVs Commissioner Of . Waghbakri House, Income Tax-1, Opp. Parimal Garden, Ahmedabad. Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad-380006. Pan: Aaacg5594L ( ""यथ" /Respondent) (अपीलाथ" /Appellant Assessee By : Shri Yogesh Shah, Ar Revenue By : Shri R.N Dsouza, Cit.Dr सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing : 30/09/2024 घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date Of Pronouncement: 29/10/2024 आदेश/O R D E R Per Narendra Prasad Sinha, Am: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The Ld. Pcit, Ahmedabad-1, Dated 29.02.2023 For The Assessment Year (A.Y.) 2018- 19, Passed In His Revisional Jurisdiction U/S. 263 Of The Income Tax Act (Hereinafter Referred To As “The Act”).

For Appellant: Shri Yogesh Shah, ARFor Respondent: Shri R.N Dsouza, CIT.DR
Section 143(3)Section 14ASection 263

erroneous and prejudicial to the interest of revenue. Accordingly, he passed the impugned order u/s.263 of the Act, after allowing an opportunity of being heard to the assessee, whereby the order of the AO was set aside with a direction to complete the assessment afresh after considering the disallowance

Arunbhai Nimbalkar Gajare, Ahmedabad vs. The Income Tax Officer, Ward-5(3)(4), Ahmedabad

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is treated as allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 567/AHD/2024[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad29 Oct 2024AY 2012-13

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Kamble & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokarआयकर अपील सं /Ita No.567/Ahd/2024 िनधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year : 2012-13 Arunbhai Nimbalkar Gajare The Income Tax Officer बनाम/ 2, Krishna Appt Ward-5(3)(4) V/S. Bhudarpura Road Ahmedabad Ambawadi Ahmedabasd – 380 006 (Gujarat) "थायी लेखा सं./Pan: Aktpg 8637 L अपीलाथ%/ (Appellant) &' यथ%/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Aseem L. Thakkar, Ar Revenue By : Shri B.P. Srivastava, Sr.Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 22/10/2024 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 29/10/2024 आदेश/O R D E R Per Makarand V. Mahadeokar, Am:

For Appellant: Shri Aseem L. Thakkar, ARFor Respondent: Shri B.P. Srivastava, Sr.DR
Section 144Section 147Section 148Section 69A

Learned CIT(A), NFAC, Delhi has erred in passing an ex Parte order dismissing the appeal of the assessee without giving reasonable opportunity of being heard to the appellant hence the same being against the principles of natural justice and law requires to be quashed. 2. The Learned ... after giving the assessee a reasonable opportunity to present his case. The CIT(A) is directed to provide the assessee with a reasonable opportunity of being heard and to consider any documentary evidence or explanations the assessee may furnish in support of his case. The assessee is directed