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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

Chirag Balkrishna Patel, Panchmahal vs. The Income Tax Officer, Ward-1 (Previously Ward-3(1)(2) Vadodara), Godhra

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

ITA 283/AHD/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad31 May 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Kamble & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokar, Accountnat Member Assessment Year : 2017-18 Chirag Balkrishna Patel Income Tax Officer, 15, Adarsh Society, Vs Ward-1, Godhra Vadodara Road, (Previous, Ito, Ward-3(1)(2), Halol, 389350 Vadodra) Gujarat Pan: Butpp1753 K अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Jigar Adhiyaru, Ar Revenue By : Shri N.J. Vyas, Sr.Dr सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing : 16/05/2024 घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date Of Pronouncement: 31/05/2024 आदेश/O R D E R Per Makarand V. Mahadeokarthis Appeal Is Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 31-10-2023 Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) – [National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac)] (Hereinafter Referred As “Cit(A)”) Which Was Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Passed By The Assessing Officer (Hereinafter Referred As “The Ao”) Under Section 143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred As “The Act”).

For Appellant: Shri Jigar Adhiyaru, ARFor Respondent: Shri N.J. Vyas, Sr.DR
Section 143(3)Section 69A

proper/appropriate show cause notice is illegal and bad in law and is not sustainable as such additions have been made without giving appropriate opportunity of being heard to the appellant during the course of assessment proceeding and hence there is gross violation of natural justice and such assessment order

Ashit Kumar Deb, Kolkata vs. ITO, Ward-25(2), Kolkata

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

ITA 283/KOL/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata31 May 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Sonjoy Sarma, Hon’Ble & Shri Rakesh Mishra, Hon’Blei.T.A. No. 283/Kol/2024 Assessment Year: 2017-18 Ashit Kumar Deb Income Tax Officer, Ward-25(2), 2/240 Sree Colony Vs Kolkata Regent Estate Baghajatin Kolkata - 700092 [Pan : Aqcpd6452F] अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Arvind Agarwal, Advocate Revenue By : Smt. Monalisha Pal Mukherjee, Jcit, D/R सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 30/05/2024 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 31/05/2024 आदेश/O R D E R Per Sonjoy Sarma: The Present Appeal Is Directed At The Instance Of The Assessee Against The Order Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre (Hereinafter The “Ld. Cit(A)”) Dt. 02/09/2022, Passed U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (“The Act”) For The Assessment Year 2017-18. 2. At The Time Of Hearing The Registry Has Informed That The Present Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Time Barred By 104 Days. The Assessee Prayed For Condonation Of The Delay. The Reasons Are Placed On Record. We, After Perusing The Same As Well As Material Available On Record Find Merit In The Reasonable Cause Stated By The Assessee, Which Prevented Him To File The Appeal Within The 2

For Appellant: Shri Arvind Agarwal, AdvocateFor Respondent: Smt. Monalisha Pal Mukherjee, JCIT, D/R
Section 250

case has been adjudicated ex parte in both the appeal and assessment stage. The assessee specifically mentioned about the denial of reasonable opportunity of being heard. On a query from the Bench to explain the reasons behind such non-appearance before the authorities below, the ld. A/R stated that