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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

Kamal, Shahjahanpur vs. Income Tax Officer, Range -1(4), Shahjahanpur

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

ITA 384/LKW/2024[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Lucknow30 Aug 2024AY 2013-14

Bench: The Nfac. However, The Appeal Before The Nfac Came To Be Dismissed For The Reason Of Non-Compliance. 4. Now, The Assessee Has Approached This Tribunal Challenging The Dismissal Of His Appeal By The Nfac By Raising The Following Grounds Of Appeal: 1. The Ld. Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals) Has Erred In Law & On Facts In Passing The Order Which Is Unlawful, Unjustified & Against The Principles Of Natural Justice. 2. The Ld. Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals) Has Erred In Law & On Facts In Passing The Order Without Giving Adequate Opportunity Of Being Heard. 3. The Ld. Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals) Has Erred In Law & Facts In Upholding Addition Of Rs.33.30,000/- Under Section 69A Of Income-Tax Act, 1961 Made By The Id. Assessing Officer. 4. The Ld. Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals) Has Erred In Law & On Facts In Passing The Appellate Order Which Is Contrary To The Facts & Law. 5. The Appellant Craves Leave To Add, Amend, Alter Or Withdraw Any Grounds Of Appeal Or Raise Any New Ground Appeal During The Pendency Of Appeal.

Section 69A

justice. 2. The Ld. Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) has erred in law and on facts in passing the order without giving adequate opportunity of being heard. 3. The Ld. Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) has erred in law and facts in upholding addition of Rs.33.30,000/- under section

Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-1(1)(1), Ahmedabad, Vejalpur vs. Rakesh Bhikhalal Shah, Ahmedabad

In the result, the appeal filed by the Revenue is treated as allowed for a statistical purpose

ITA 577/AHD/2023[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad30 Aug 2024AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar & Shri Narendra Prasad Sinhaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No. 577/Ahd/2023 (िनधा"रण वष" िनधा"रण वष" िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2020-21) िनधा"रण वष" Assistant Commissioner Rakesh Bhikhalal Shah बनाम/ बनाम बनाम बनाम Paras Vidhyanagar Hou. Of Income Tax Vs. Circle-1(1)(1), Vejalpur, Soc., Vibhag No.3, Opp. Ahmedabad Vidhyanagar High School, Usmanpura, Gujarat 380013 "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Acdps9763R (Appellant) .. (Respondent) Shri Nitin Vishnu Kulkarni, Sr. Dr अपीलाथ" ओर से /Appellant By : ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Shri Vivek Chavda, Ar Date Of Hearing 28/08/2024 Date Of Pronouncement 30/08/2024 O R D E R Per Shri Narendra Prasad Sinha, Am: This Appeal Is Filed By The Revenue Against The Order Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi, (In Short ‘The Cit(A)’) Dated 25.05.2023 For The Assessment Year 2020-21. 2. The Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Filed His Revised Return Of Income For The Ay 2020-21 On 15/10/2020 Declaring Income Of Rs.6,25,96,830/-. The Assessee Had Shown Interest Income Against Which Interest Expenditure Was Claimed.

For Respondent: Shri Vivek Chavda, AR
Section 57

577/Ahd/2023 [ACIT vs. Rakesh Bhikhalal Shah] A.Y. 2020-21 - 5 – figures of loans taken and loans advanced after allowing and proper opportunity of being heard to the assessee. The AO should also consider the investments made by the assessee in the equity shares and mutual funds out of the borrowed