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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

Asst CIT Cir 25(3), Mumbai vs. Nailesh S. Mehta, Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the revenue is treated as Partly Allowed

ITA 4847/MUM/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai04 Jul 2024AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri B R Baskaran, Am & Shri Raj Kumar Chauhan, Jm आयकरअपीलसं/I.T.A. No.4847/Mum/2017 (ननधधारणवर्ा / Assessment Year: 2012-13) बनधम/ Acit-25(3) Nailesh S Mehta Room No. 601, C-10, 6Th 102, Hiralaya, Plot No. 19, Jvpd Vs. Floor, Pratyakshakar Scheme Vile Parle (W), Mumbai- Bhavan, Bandra Kurla 400056. Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai-400051. स्थधयीलेखधसं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. : Aczpm0898D (अपीलाथी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Sumat Chadha Revenue By: Dr. Mahesh Akhade, Cit-Dr सुनवाईकीतारीख / Date Of Hearing: 01/07/2024 घोषणाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 04/07/2024 आदेश / O R D E R Per B R Baskaran, Am: The Appeal Of The Revenue Is Directed Against The Order Dated 05- 04-2017 Passed By Ld Cit(A)-37, Mumbai & It Relates To The Assessment Year 2012-13. Following Issues Are Urged In This Appeal:- (A) Whether The Ld Cit(A) Was Right In Holding That The Compensation Received On Cancellation Of Flats Booked By The Assessee Is Genuine Business Income & Not Cash Credit Representing Accommodation Entry, Which Is Assessable As Income Of The Assessee Under The Head Income From Other Sources. (B) Whether The Ld Cit(A) Was Right In Deleting The Disallowance Made By The Ao U/S 14A Of The Act Read With Rule 8D Of I T Rules. (C) Whether The Decision Rendered By Ld Cit(A) In Respect Of Profits Generated In Commodity Derivatives & Loss Incurred In Trading In Futures & Option Is Correct.

For Appellant: Shri Sumat ChadhaFor Respondent: Dr. Mahesh Akhade, CIT-DR
Section 14A

duly considering the information and 4 Nailesh S. Mehta ITA. No.4847/Mum./2017 explanations that may be furnished by the assessee. After affording adequate opportunity of being heard, the AO may take appropriate decision in accordance with law. 4. The next issue relates to the disallowance made

Amcell E Services, Patiala vs. ITO, W-2, Patiala

The appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 806/CHANDI/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh03 Jul 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: The Tribunal Under Section 253 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961. The Assessee Is Aggrieved By The Order Under Section 250 Of The Income Tax Act, Bearing No. Itba/Nfac/S/250/2023- 24/1057250796(1) Dt. 20/10/2023 Which Is Hereinafter Referred To As The “Impugned Order”. The Assessee Pan Is Aaxfa0904A. The A.Y. Is 2017-18 Corresponding To The F.Y. From 01/04/2016 To 31/03/2017. Factual Matrix 2. The Assessee Has Raised Following Grounds Of Appeal In Form No. 36 Before Us. 1. That The Cit(A) Appeal Decided The Appeal Ex-Party Without Providing Proper Opportunity Of Being Heard As Such The Order Is Liable To Deleted. 2. That The Addition Confirmed By Cit(A) Of Rs. 90,88,250/- Is Illegal & Against The Fact Of The Case. 3. That The Cit(A) Failed To Appreciate That The Ao Has Accepted The Fact That The Bank Account In Question Is Already Incorporate In Personal Returns Of The Partner Shri Mukesh Kumar As Such The Same Has Resulted In Double Taxation.

For Appellant: Shri Rajiv Saldi, CAFor Respondent: Shri Manpreet Duggal, JCIT, Sr. DR
Section 250Section 253

grounds of appeal in Form No. 36 before us. 1. That the CIT(A) appeal decided the appeal ex-party without providing proper opportunity of being heard as such the order is liable to deleted. 2. That the addition confirmed by CIT(A) of Rs. 90,88,250/- is illegal

Casa Grand Builder Private Limited, Chennai vs. DCIT, Corp Circle -1(2), Chennai

The appeal stand partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 933/CHNY/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai03 Jul 2024AY 2018-19

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Mahavir Singh, Vp & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.933/Chny/2023 (िनधा)रण वष) / Assessment Year: 2018-19) M/S Casa Grand Builder Private Ltd. Dcit बनाम/ 5Th Floor, Npl Devi, Lb Road, Corporate Circle -1(2) Vs. Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai-600 041. Chennai. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Aaccc-2758-A (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (" थ" / Respondent) अपीलाथ"कीओरसे/ Appellant By : Shri Reddy Prakash (Ca) (Virtual)- Ld.Ar " थ"कीओरसे/Respondent By : Shri Nilay Baran Som (Cit) -Ld. Dr सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 25-06-2024 घोषणाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 03-07-2024 आदेश / O R D E R Manoj Kumar Aggarwal ()

For Appellant: Shri Reddy Prakash (CA) (Virtual)- Ld.ARFor Respondent: Shri Nilay Baran Som (CIT) -Ld. DR
Section 143(3)Section 250Section 250(6)

action tantamount to disallowance of the same amount twice. 20.The LO Assessing officer erred in passing the assessment order without giving opportunity of being heard by way of video conferencing though sufficient time was there to complete the assessment. As is evident, the issue that fall for our consideration

Sri. Kanala Subramanyam, Bengaluru vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-5(2)(5), Bangalore

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

ITA 751/BANG/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore03 Jul 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Laxmi Prasad Sahu & Shri Keshav Dubeykanala Subramanyam The Income Tax Officer No. 58/1, 8Th Cross, 12Th Main Ward - 5(2)(5), Bengaluru Raghavendra Block Vs. Srinagar, Bengaluru 560050 Pan – Bryps2091H (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By: Shri T. Srinivasa, Ca Revenue By: Shri Subramanian S., Jcit-Dr Date Of Hearing: 25.06.2024 Date Of Pronouncement: 03.07.2024 O R D E R Per: Keshav Dubey, J.M. This Appeal At The Instance Of The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi (Cit(A)) Vide Din & Order No. Itba/Nfac/S/250/2003-24/1062689536(1) Dated 15.03.2024 Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (The Act) In Respect Of Assessment Year (Ay) 2017-18. 2. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal: - 1. The Impugned Order Passed By The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) Nfac Is Highly Unjust, Arbitrary & Contrary To Law & The Principles Of Natural Justice. 2. The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) Nfac Has Failed To Appreciate That The Banking Transaction Of The Appellant During F.Y. 2016-17 Were In The Normal Course Of The Appellant'S Business Activities & That The Cash Deposits To His Bank Account

For Appellant: Shri T. Srinivasa, CAFor Respondent: Shri Subramanian S., JCIT-DR
Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 250Section 69A

computer literate and also not aware of the provisions of Income Tax Act. Further, the learned A.R. vehemently submitted that as no reasonable opportunity of being heard has been provided to the assessee, it is a clear violation of natural justice and prayed to grant one more opportunity to substantiate ... documents/record before the AO which he intent to file before the Tribunal by way of paper book. Needless to say the reasonable opportunity of being heard to be given to the assessee and the ld. AO is to decide the issue in accordance with law. In case of further default

Marathi Narayana Sathisha, Bengaluru vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-3(3)(5), Bengaluru

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

ITA 709/BANG/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore03 Jul 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Shri Soundararajan Kassessment Year : 2017-18 Shri. Marathi Narayana Sathisha, Vs. Ito, No.98, 1St Cross, Near White Park Ward – 3(3)(5), Apartments, Kudulu Village, Bengaluru. Bengaluru – 560 068. Pan : Bjsps 3665 K Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Shri. Monish Sowkar, Advocate Revenue By : Shri. Ganesh R Gale, Standing Counsel For Department. Date Of Hearing : 21.05.2024 Date Of Pronouncement : 03.06.2024 O R D E R Per Soundararajan K: This Appeal By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Passed By The Nfac Under Section 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Called ‘The Act’) Dated 29.11.2023, In Respect Of Assessment Year 2017-18. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Is An Individual & Working As A Physical Instructor In The Cambridge Public School At Bangalore. During The Demonetization Period, The Ao Found That The Assessee Had Deposited Cash Into His Bank Accounts Amounting To Rs.22,53,400/- & Therefore Issued Notices Under Section 143(2) & 142(1) Of The Act For Which The Assessee Had Failed To File Reply. Thereafter, A Show Cause Notice Was Also Issued To The Assessee For Which Also Assessee Page 2 Of 5

For Appellant: Shri. Monish Sowkar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri. Ganesh R Gale, Standing Counsel for Department
Section 143(2)Section 144Section 250Section 69A

file of the AO for deciding the issue afresh after considering the documents submitted by the assessee and after granting an opportunity of being heard to the assessee. 7. In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is partly allowed for statistical purposes. Pronounced in the open court

Anand Immanuel Panchikal, Bangalore vs. DCIT- Circle-6 (1) (1), Bangalore

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

ITA 347/BANG/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore03 Jul 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Laxmi Prasad Sahu & Shri Soundararajan K.Anand Immanuel Panchikal Dcit, Circle 6(1)(1) B3, South Avenue, No. 12 Ii Floor, Bmtc Building 17Th B. Main, 6Th Block Vs. Koramangala 560095 Koramangala 560095 Pan – Abqpp5573J (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Zain Ahmed Khan, Ca Revenue By: Shri Subramanian S., Jcit-Dr Date Of Hearing: 26.06.2024 Date Of Pronouncement: 04.07.2024 O R D E R Per: Soundararajan K.,J.M. This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Challenges The Order Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi (Cit(A)) Dated 29.12.2023 In Respect Of Assessment Year (Ay) 2017-18. 2. The Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Ld. Assessing Officer (Ao) Rejected The Claim Of The Assessee To Pay Tax U/S. 44Ad Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (The Act) At 8% On The Ground That The Assessee Is A Commission Agent And, Therefore, As Per Sec. 44Ad(6) Of The Act He Is Not Eligible To Pay Tax U/S. 44Ad. Against The Said Order The Assessee Filed An Appeal Before The Cit(A) & Contended That The Mere Deduction Of Tds By The Payee Would Not Treat The Petitioner As Commission Agent & Therefore Prayed To Set Aside The Order. The Assessee Further Contended That No Show Cause Notice Was Issued By The Ld.

For Appellant: Shri Zain Ahmed Khan, CAFor Respondent: Shri Subramanian S., JCIT-DR
Section 143(2)Section 44A

through the assessment order, the ld. AO had issued notices u/s. 143(2) and 142(1) of the Act and also granted an opportunity of being heard about the escapement of income. But the AO citing time barring, had passed the assessment order thereafter. Further the assessee was not able ... authorities and remit the issue to the file of the AO to decide the issue afresh after granting an 3 Anand Immanuel Panchikal opportunity of being heard to the assessee. We also make it clear that the assessee should cooperate with the ld. AO in completing the assessment