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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 Seth Jamunadas Mundhra Seva Sansthan, Kolkata vs. ITO, Ward-1(3) -Exemption, Kolkata

The appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 733/KOL/2024[2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata08 Jul 2024AY 2021-22

Bench: Shri Sonjoy Sarma & Shri Sanjay Awasthii.T.A. No.733/Kol/2024 Assessment Year: 2021-22 M/S Seth Jamunadas Mundhra Seva Sansthan........................……….……Appellant 7Th Floor, 55, Ezra Street, Near Tea Board, Kolkata -1. [Pan: Aabts5460R] Vs. Ito, Ward-1(3), Kolkata.............…..….…..….........……........……...…..…..Respondent Appearances By: Shri Sunil Surana, Fca, Appeared On Behalf Of The Appellant. Shri Sanjay Paul, Addl. Cit, Appeared On Behalf Of The Respondent. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : July 02, 2024 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : July 08, 2024 Order Per Sonjoy Sarma: The Present Appeal Is Filed By The Assessee Pertaining To Assessment Year 2021-22 Is Directed Against The Order Passed By National Faceless Appeal Centre [Hereinafter Referred To As ‘Cit(A)’] Dated 31.01.2024 U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act (Hereinafter Referred To As The ‘Act’). The Assessee Is In Appeal Before This Tribunal Raising The Following Grounds Of Appeal, Which Are As Under:

Section 11Section 12ASection 143(1)Section 154Section 250

aside and remanded back to the ld. CIT(A) with a direction to reconsider the issue afresh after affording reasonable opportunity of being heard to the assessee. 7. On the other hand, the ld. DR supported the order of the lower authorities below. 7. We, after considering the rival submission ... simply rejecting the appeal of the assessee. We, therefore, direct the ld. CIT(A) to re-examine the issue after affording reasonable opportunity of being heard to the assessee. 3 I.T.A. No.733/Kol/2024 Assessment Year: 2021-22 M/s Seth Jamunadas Mundhra Seva Sansthan 8. In terms of the above, the appeal

Shri. Rafeeq Ismailsab Bairakdar, Mudhol vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-1, Tps, Bagalkote

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

ITA 612/BANG/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore08 Jul 2024AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Shri Keshav Dubeyrafeeq Ismailsab Bairakdar The Income Tax Officer Cts Yadawad Cross Ward 1 & Tps Lokapur Mudhol Vs. Aayakar Bhavan Mudhol 587313 Sector No. 24, Navanagar Pan – Ayspb5817A Bagalkot 587102 (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Saidappa B. Gadadi, Ca Revenue By: Shri Guru Kumar S., Addl Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing: 28.05.2024 Date Of Pronouncement: 08.06.2024 O R D E R Per: Keshav Dubey, J.M. This Appeal At The Instance Of The Assessee Is Directed Against Din & Order No. Itba/Nfac/S/250/2023-24/1060531591(1) Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi (Cit(A)) Dated 06.02.2024 Under Section 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (The Act) For Assessment Year (Ay) 2018-19. 2. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal: - “1. The Hon'Ble Cit (Appeals) Being A Quasi-Judicial Authority Has Failed Verify The Loan Taken From Shri Aslam I Bairkadar As In The Appellate Order The Learned Cit(A) Has Reiterated The Name Of Appellant Only It Shows That Order Has Been Passed In Hurry Burry Manner Without Going Into Detailed Verification & Simply Stated Assessee Has Submitted Only Icici Bank Account. 2. The Hon'Ble Cit(Appeals) Has Erred In Not Giving Reasonable Opportunity Of Being Heard While Confirming The Additions As Every Time The Learned Cit(A) Has Asked "In Support Of Your

For Appellant: Shri Saidappa B. Gadadi, CAFor Respondent: Shri Guru Kumar S., Addl CIT-DR
Section 133(6)Section 250Section 37Section 44ASection 68

verification and simply stated assessee has submitted only ICICI bank account. 2. The Hon'ble CIT(Appeals) has erred in not giving reasonable opportunity of being heard while confirming the additions as every time the learned CIT(A) has asked "in support of your 2 Rafeeq Ismailsab Bairakdar Grounds