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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

Kalpeshbhai Amthabhai Desai, Mehsana vs. ITO (Ward 1), Mehsana

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

ITA 1271/AHD/2024[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad23 Oct 2024AY 2012-13

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Kamble & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokarआयकर अपील सं /Ita No.1271/Ahd/2024 िनधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year : 2012-13 Kalpeshbhai Amthabhai The Ito बनाम/ Desai Ward-1 V/S. Rabari Vas Mehsana At & Post : Chhathiyarda Ta & Dist. Mehsana Mehsana – 384 002 (Gujarat) "थायी लेखा सं./Pan: Auzpd 9800 A अपीलाथ%/ (Appellant) &' यथ%/ (Respondent) .. Assessee By : Shri Ankit S. Rajyaguru, Ar Revenue By : Shri V.K. Mangla, Sr.Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 16/10/2024 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 23/10/2024 आदेश/O R D E R Per Makarand V. Mahadeokar, Am:

For Appellant: Shri Ankit S. Rajyaguru, ARFor Respondent: Shri V.K. Mangla, Sr.DR
Section 148Section 69A

AGAINST THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CASE. RELEIF SOUGHT: PLEASE, CONSIDER THE PROOF AND DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE PROVIDED BY ASSESSEE. AND GIVE US OPPORTUNITY OF BEING HEARD AGAINST THAT ORDER. AS OUR BUSINESS IS "RETAIL SELLING OF MILK" FOR THAT WE HAVE ALSO PROVIDED EVIDANCE BUT AEESSING OFFICER AND COMISSONER ... file for fresh adjudication. The CIT(A) is directed to pass a fresh order after providing the assessee with a reasonable opportunity of being heard and after duly considering all the submissions, explanations, and documentary evidence presented by the assessee. Kalpeshbhai Amthabhai Desai vs. ITO Asst. Year

Deelip Ganpatrao Korde, Nashik vs. ACIT Circle 1, Nashik

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

ITA 1373/PUN/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Pune23 Oct 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Dr.Dipak P. Ripote & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.1373/Pun/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2017-18 Deelip Ganpatrao Korde, V The Assistant Shop No.1, Purvi Apt Behind S Commissioner Of Sai Palace, Chetna Nagar, Nashik Income Tax, Circle-1, – 422009. Nashik. Pan: Afnpk2831F Appellant / Assessee Respondent / Revenue Assessee By Shri Sanket M Joshi – Ar Revenue By Shri Ramnath P Murkunde - Dr Date Of Hearing 23/10/2024 Date Of Pronouncement 23/10/2024 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am: This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Directed Against The Order Of Ld.Commissioner Of Income Tax(Appeal)[Nfac], Under Section 250 Of The Income Tax Act 1961, Dated 16.05.2024. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal : “1. The Learned Cit(A) Erred In Confirming The Addition Of Rs.74,64,500 U/S 68 Towards Alleged Unexplained Cash Deposits During Demonetization Period Made By The A.O. In The Ex-Parte Asst, Order U/S 144 On The Ground That The Appellant Had Failed To Explain Source Of The Cash Deposits In The Course Of The Ex-Parte Asst, Proceedings Without Appreciating That The Said Addition Was Not Justified On Facts & In Law.

Section 144Section 250Section 271ASection 274Section 68

justice, the matter may please be set aside to the file of the A.O. for conducting asst, afresh after providing one more opportunity of being heard to the appellant. 3. The appellant submits that out of the two notices issued by C1T(A), the first notice dated 05.02.2021 was issued ... justice, the matter may please be set aside to the file of the A.O. for conducting asst, afresh after giving one more opportunity of being heard to the appellant. 4. The appellant craves leave to add/ alter/ amend any of the grounds of appeal.” Submission of ld.AR : 2. Ld.AR

G Sekar, Chennai vs. ITO, Ncw 3(5), Chennai

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

ITA 1417/CHNY/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai23 Oct 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey & Shri Amitabh Shuklaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1417/Chny/2024 निर्धारण वर्ा /Assessment Years: 2017-18 M/S. G.Sekar, Huf, Income Tax Officer, No.1, Palat Madhavan Road, Non-Corp, Ward-3(5), Mahalingapuram, Chennai. Chennai-34 [Pan: Aadhg6924J] (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) अपीलार्थी की ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri J.Vignesh, Ca प्रत्यर्थी की ओर से /Respondent By : Ms.Gouthami Manivasagam, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 07.08.2024 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 23.10.2024

For Appellant: Shri J.Vignesh, CAFor Respondent: Ms.Gouthami Manivasagam, JCIT
Section 129Section 143(3)Section 250

that the appellant is not interested in providing the grounds agitated for the onus rests on the appellant. For these reasons despite fair opportunities of being heard provided were provided not utilized and the appellant sought only adjournments citing one reason or the other, the stand ... appeal. Accordingly, the order of Ld. CIT(A) is set aside with the directions to readjudicate the appeal afresh after giving all opportunity of being heard to the assesse. The assesse is directed to make necessary compliance to the notices and provide the Ld. CIT(A) with all required details