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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

Palsons Derma Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata vs. DCIT, Cir. 11(1), Kolkata

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

ITA 198/KOL/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata08 May 2024AY 2018-19

Bench: Dr. Manish Borad, Hon’Ble & Shri Sonjoy Sarma, Hon’Blei.T.A. No. 198/Kol/2024 Assessment Year: 2018-19 Palsons Derma Pvt. Ltd. Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax, 10/D/1, Ho-Chi-Minh Sarani Vs Circle – 11(1), Kolkata Kolkata - 700001 [Pan : Aaecp5629D] अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Manish Tiwari, Fca Revenue By : Shri Archana Gupta, Addl. Cit, Sr. D/R सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 18/04/2024 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 08/05/2024 आदेश/O R D E R Per Dr. Manish Borad: The Present Appeal Is Directed At The Instance Of The Assessee Against The Order Of The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) (Hereinafter The “Ld. First Appellate Authority”) Dt. 26/12/2023, Passed U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (“The Act”) For The Assessment Year 2018-19. 2. The Grievance Raised In Ground No. 1 Is That The Ld. First Appellate Authority Erred In Not Condoning The Delay Of 675 Days In Filing Of The Appeal & Dismissing The Assessee’S Appeal As Non-Maintainable. 3. At The Outset, The Ld. Counsel For The Assessee Submitted That The Delay As Arisen Because After Receiving Intimation U/S 143(1)(A) Of The Act, Rectification Filed U/S 154 Of The Act Was Rejected & In The Meantime, Case Was Selected For Scrutiny & Assessment Completed U/S 143(3) Of The Act Dealing With The Issues Arising Out Of The Intimation

For Appellant: Shri Manish Tiwari, FCAFor Respondent: Shri Archana Gupta, Addl. CIT, Sr. D/R
Section 143(1)(a)Section 143(3)Section 154Section 250

speaking order duly considering the assessment order u/s 143(3) of the Act. Needless to say that the assessee be granted sufficient opportunity of being heard. The assessee shall adduce all necessary documents/evidence in support of its claim before the ld. First Appellate Authority. 5. In the result, appeal

Sri. Biswajit Bera, Kolkata vs. ITO, Ward-27(3), Haldia

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

ITA 1134/KOL/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata08 May 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Dr. Manish Borad, Hon’Ble & Shri Pradip Kumar Choubey, Hon’Blei.T.A. No. 1134/Kol/2023 Assessment Year: 2017-18 Sri Biswajit Bera Income Tax Officer, Ward – 27(3), C/O. M/S. Salarpuria Jajodia & Co. Vs Haldia 7, C.R. Avenue 3Rd Floor Kolkata - 700072 [Pan : Blwpb4251N] अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Siddharth Jhajharia, Fca Revenue By : Shri Monalisha Pal Mukherjee, Jcit, D/R सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 18/04/2024 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 08/05/2024 आदेश/O R D E R Per Dr. Manish Borad: 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. 21/03/2023, Passed U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (“The Act”) For The Assessment Year 2017-18. 2. The Registry Has Pointed Out That There Is A Delay Of 152 Days In Filing Of This Appeal. We Find That The Assessee Has Placed An Affidavit Dated 19/01/2024, Stating Therein The Reasons For The Delay In Filing Of The Appeal Before This Tribunal With A Prayer To Condone The Delay. The Reasons Stated In The Affidavit Are Reproduced Below:- “4. That The Said Delay Of 151 Days In Filing The Appeal By The Appellant Before The Hon'Ble Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Kolkata, Is Not Intentional But The Said Delay Is Due To The Following Reasons & Circumstances: -

For Appellant: Shri Siddharth Jhajharia, FCAFor Respondent: Shri Monalisha Pal Mukherjee, JCIT, D/R
Section 250

Counsel for the assessee, at the outset, submitted that both the lower authorities have passed ex-parte orders, without granting the assessee sufficient opportunity of being heard and that 3 I.T.A. No. 1134/Kol/2023 Assessment Year: 2017-18 Sri Biswajit Bera the assessee has a fair chance of succeeding on merits ... merits to the file of the ld. Assessing Officer for de-novo adjudication in accordance with law after granting the assessee sufficient opportunity of being heard. The assessee is directed to produce all necessary documents/evidence in support of its claim. The ld. Assessing Officer shall consider the same and frame

Shri Nitin Nandlal Shrishrimal, Dhule vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Dhule, Circle

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

ITA 1366/PUN/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Pune07 May 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri R. K. Panda & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.1366/Pun/2023 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2017-18 Shri Nitin Nandlal Vs. Acit, Dhule Circle, Shrishrimal, Dhule. 1269, Agra Road, Near Gandhi Statute, Dhule- 424001. Pan : Azvps8225M Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Shri Naimish Dixit Revenue By : Shri Ramnath P. Murkunde Date Of Hearing : 18.04.2024 Date Of Pronouncement : 07.05.2024 आदेश / Order Per Vinay Bhamore, Jm: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 27.09.2023 Passed By Ld Cit(A)Pune - 11, For The Assessment Year 2017-18. 2. The Present Appeal Is Filed Belatedly I.E. With The Delay Of 15 Days. The Appellant Furnished An Application Praying For Condonation Of Delay In The Circumstances Mentioned Therein. Ld. Sr. Dr Could Not Controvert The Averments Made In The Above Affidavit. We Are Of The Considered Opinion That The Reasons

For Appellant: Shri Naimish DixitFor Respondent: Shri Ramnath P. Murkunde
Section 115BSection 133ASection 44A

back to the file of ld. CIT(A) to adjudicate the issue in appeal on merits in accordance with law after affording reasonable opportunity of being heard to the appellant. 10. In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee stands allowed for statistical purposes. Order pronounced in the open

Anil Tarachand Kadu, Ahmednagar vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle -1(1), Pune

ITA 1059/PUN/2023[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Pune07 May 2024AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara & Dr. Dipak P. Ripoteआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.1059/Pun/2023 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2013-14 Anil Tarachand Kadu, The Deputy Gut No.115, Ranjankhol, V Commissioner Of Income Tilaknagar, Ahmednagar, S Tax, Central Cirlce-1(1), Ahmednagar – 413720. Pune. Pan: Aplpk9182P Appellant/ Revenue Respondent /Assessee Assessee By Shri Vinita Shah – Ar Revenue By Shri Keyur Patel – Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing 02/05/2024 Date Of Pronouncement 07/05/2024 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of Ld.Commissioner Of Income Tax(Appeals)[Nfac], Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 For A.Y.2013-14 Dated 07.08.2023 Emanating From The Assessment Order U/S.143(3) R.W.S 153A Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 Dated 29.12.2017. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal : Anil Tarachand Kadu [A]

Section 143(3)Section 246ASection 250Section 250(4)Section 250(6)Section 251Section 251(1)(a)

case as well as in law, the Learned CIT(A) has erred in passing the ex-parte order, without granting sufficient opportunity of being heard to the appellant. 2. On the facts and circumstances of the case as well as in law, the Learned CIT(A) has erred in confirmation ... dismissed by the ld.CIT(A) without discussing each and every ground and merits of the case. Hence, ld.AR requested for one more opportunity of being heard to the assessee. Submission of ld.Departmental Representative(ld.DR) : 3. The ld.DR for the Revenue relied on the order of Assessing Officer(AO) and ld.CIT

Anil Tarachand Kadu, Ahmednagar vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle -1(1), Pune

ITA 1058/PUN/2023[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Pune07 May 2024AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara & Dr. Dipak P. Ripoteआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.1058/Pun/2023 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2013-14 Anil Tarachand Kadu, The Deputy Gut No.115, Ranjankhol, V Commissioner Of Income Tilaknagar, Ahmednagar, S Tax, Central Cirlce-1(1), Ahmednagar – 413720. Pune. Pan: Aplpk9182P Appellant/ Revenue Respondent /Assessee Assessee By Shri Vinita Shah – Ar Revenue By Shri Keyur Patel – Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing 02/05/2024 Date Of Pronouncement 07/05/2024 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of Ld.Commissioner Of Income Tax(Appeals)[Nfac], Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 For A.Y.2013-14 Dated 07.08.2023 Emanating From The Penalty Order U/S.271(1)(C) Of The Act, 1961 Dated 20.06.2018. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal : “1. On The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case As Well As In Law, The Learned Cit(A) Has Erred In Passing The Ex-Parte Order, Without Anil Tarachand Kadu [A]

Section 246ASection 250Section 250(4)Section 250(6)Section 251Section 251(1)(a)Section 271(1)(c)

well as in law, the Learned CIT(A) has erred in passing the ex-parte order, without Anil Tarachand Kadu [A] granting sufficient opportunity of being heard to the appellant. 2. On the facts and circumstances of the case as well as in law, the Learned CIT(A) has erred ... dismissed by the ld.CIT(A) without discussing each and every ground and merits of the case. Hence, ld.AR requested for one more opportunity of being heard to the assessee. Submission of ld.Departmental Representative(ld.DR) : 3. The ld.DR for the Revenue relied on the order of Assessing Officer(AO) and ld.CIT