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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

Shristi Vincom(P)Ltd, Kolkata vs. ITO, Kolkata

In the result, both the appeals of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 886/KOL/2023[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata20 Jun 2024AY 2014-15

Bench: Dr. Manish Borad, Hon’Ble & Shri Pradip Kumar Choubey, Hon’Blei.T.A. No. 885 & 886/Kol/2023 Assessment Year: 2013-14 & 2014-15 Shristi Vincom Pvt. Ltd. Income Tax Officer, Ward – 10(2), 21A, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Rd. Kolkata Vs Bhowanipur Kolkata - 700025 [Pan : Aamcs3858F] अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Anil Kochar, Advocate Revenue By : Shri Prabhas Roy, Jcit, Sr. D/R सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 01/05/2024 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 20/06/2024 आदेश/O R D E R Per Dr. Manish Borad: The Present Appeals Are Directed At The Instance Of The Assessee Against The Orders Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre, (Hereinafter The “Ld. Cit(A)”) Even Dt. 27/06/2023, Passed U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (“The Act”) For Assessment Years 2013-14 & 2014-15. 2. At The Outset, The Ld. Counsel For The Assessee Submitted That The Issues On Merits Raised In Both These Appeals Deserve To Be Restored To The File Of The Ld. Cit(A) For The Reason That Firstly For The Appellate Proceedings For Assessment Year 2013-14, The Ld. Cit(A) Has Not Considered The Remand Report Given By The Ld. Assessing Officer Dated 12/04/2019 As A Result Of Which Various Facts In The Remand Report, Have Not Been Considered By The Ld. Cit(A) For Adjudicating The Issues & 2

For Appellant: Shri Anil Kochar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Prabhas Roy, JCIT, Sr. D/R
Section 143(3)Section 250

bonafide cause and furnish the details in support of its grounds. Ld. Assessing Officer should ensure that the assessee is provided with reasonable opportunity of being heard. 4. In the result, both the appeals of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes. Order pronounced in the Court on 20th June

Shristi Vincom(P)Ltd, Kolkata vs. ITO, Kolkata

In the result, both the appeals of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 885/KOL/2023[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata20 Jun 2024AY 2013-14

Bench: Dr. Manish Borad, Hon’Ble & Shri Pradip Kumar Choubey, Hon’Blei.T.A. No. 885 & 886/Kol/2023 Assessment Year: 2013-14 & 2014-15 Shristi Vincom Pvt. Ltd. Income Tax Officer, Ward – 10(2), 21A, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Rd. Kolkata Vs Bhowanipur Kolkata - 700025 [Pan : Aamcs3858F] अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Anil Kochar, Advocate Revenue By : Shri Prabhas Roy, Jcit, Sr. D/R सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 01/05/2024 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 20/06/2024 आदेश/O R D E R Per Dr. Manish Borad: The Present Appeals Are Directed At The Instance Of The Assessee Against The Orders Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre, (Hereinafter The “Ld. Cit(A)”) Even Dt. 27/06/2023, Passed U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (“The Act”) For Assessment Years 2013-14 & 2014-15. 2. At The Outset, The Ld. Counsel For The Assessee Submitted That The Issues On Merits Raised In Both These Appeals Deserve To Be Restored To The File Of The Ld. Cit(A) For The Reason That Firstly For The Appellate Proceedings For Assessment Year 2013-14, The Ld. Cit(A) Has Not Considered The Remand Report Given By The Ld. Assessing Officer Dated 12/04/2019 As A Result Of Which Various Facts In The Remand Report, Have Not Been Considered By The Ld. Cit(A) For Adjudicating The Issues & 2

For Appellant: Shri Anil Kochar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Prabhas Roy, JCIT, Sr. D/R
Section 143(3)Section 250

bonafide cause and furnish the details in support of its grounds. Ld. Assessing Officer should ensure that the assessee is provided with reasonable opportunity of being heard. 4. In the result, both the appeals of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes. Order pronounced in the Court on 20th June

M/S. Alang Metal Exim Pvt. Limited., Bhavnagar vs. ACIT, Circle-1, Bhavnagar

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is treated as partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 2329/AHD/2018[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad19 Jun 2024AY 2012-13

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Kamble & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokar, Accountnat Member Assessment Year : 2012-13 M/S.Alang Metal Exim Pvt.Ltd. The Acit Shop No.3, Arpan Flat Vs Circle-1 Shishuvihar Circle, Bhavnagar Bhavnagar – 364 001 (Gujarat) Pan:Aaeca 9651 Q ….. अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Tushar Hemani, Sr.Adv. & Shri Parimalsinh B. Parmar, Ar Revenue By : Shri Sudhendu Das, Cit-Dr सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing : 13 /06/2024 घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date Of Pronouncement: 19/06/2024 आदेश/O R D E R Per Makarand V. Mahadeokarthis Appeal Is Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 20-9-2018 Passed By The Ld.Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)–6, Ahmedabad [Hereinafter Referred To As “The Ld.Cit(A)”] In Confirming The Addition Of Rs.7,00,00,000/- Under Section 68 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As “The Act”) & Disallowance Of Rs.3,30,000/- Out Of Loading & Unloading Charges Made By The Assessing Officer (Hereinafter Referred To As “Ao”) In His Assessment Order Passed Under Section 143(3) Of The Act For The Assessment Year (Ay) 2012-13. M/S.Alang Metal Exim Pvt.Ltd. Vs. Acit Asst. Year : 2012-13

For Appellant: Shri Tushar Hemani, Sr.Adv. &For Respondent: Shri Sudhendu Das, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 68

issued on 20.03.2015 and the deadline to produce the evidence was 24.03.2015 and hence this does not seem to be a proper opportunity of being heard offered to the appellant. 3. Further we request your good honour to consider the following judgement as cited by the ITAT Delhi ... additional evidence submitted by the assessee in case of Ground Nos. 1 to 3. The Ld.CIT(A) is directed to provide a fair opportunity of being heard to the assessee and to pass a reasoned order considering all the evidences on record. 8. Ground Nos. 5 and 6 are general