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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

Dr. Subhas Chandra Saha Charitable Trust, Coochbehar vs. CIT(Exemption), Kolkata

In the result, appeals of the assessee are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 222/KOL/2024[00]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata29 Apr 2024

Bench: Dr. Manish Borad, Hon’Ble & Shri Sonjoy Sarma, Hon’Blei.T.A. No. 221 & 222/Kol/2024 Dr. Subhas Chandra Saha Cit (Exemption), Kolkata Charitable Trust Vs C/O P.K. Saja Hospital Bairagi Dighi Bye Lane Coochbehar - 736101 [Pan : Aaetd0949H] अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Giridhir Dhelia, A/R Revenue By : Shri Rakesh Kumar Das, Cit, D/R सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 17/04/2024 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 29/04/2024 आदेश/O R D E R Per Dr. Manish Borad: Both These Appeals Are Directed At The Instance Of The Assessee Against The Separate Orders Of The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Exemptions), (Hereinafter The “Ld. Cit(E)”) Even Dt. 02/01/2024. 2. Though The Assessee Has Raised Several Grounds Of Appeal In Both These Appeals But The Ld. Counsel For The Assessee, Before Us Submitted That The Orders Of The Ld. First Appellate Authority Passed In Both These Appeals Are Ex-Parte & Assessee Was Not Afforded Reasonable Opportunity Of Hearing. That The Ld. Cit(E) Has Not Disposed Off The Appeals On Merits & If It Had Been So, The Assessee Stood A Fair Chance In Succeeding. Therefore, He Prayed That Both The Appeals Be Restored To The File Of The Ld. Cit(E) For Fresh Adjudication On Merits, After Providing The Assessee Opportunity Of Being Heard.

For Appellant: Shri Giridhir Dhelia, A/RFor Respondent: Shri Rakesh Kumar Das, CIT, D/R

that both the appeals be restored to the file of the ld. CIT(E) for fresh adjudication on merits, after providing the assessee opportunity of being heard. 2 I.T.A. No. 221 & 222/Kol/2024 Dr. Subhas Chandra Saha Charitable Trust The ld. D/R, though not leaving his grounds, did not oppose this ... file of the ld. CIT(E) for fresh adjudication on merit. The ld. CIT(E) shall afford the assessee with sufficient opportunity of being heard and thereafter pass a speaking order on merit of the case. Needless to mention that the assessee shall produce all necessary documents/evidence in support

Dr. Subhas Chandra Saha Charitable Trust, Coochbehar vs. CIT(Exemption), Kolkata

In the result, appeals of the assessee are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 221/KOL/2024[00]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata29 Apr 2024

Bench: Dr. Manish Borad, Hon’Ble & Shri Sonjoy Sarma, Hon’Blei.T.A. No. 221 & 222/Kol/2024 Dr. Subhas Chandra Saha Cit (Exemption), Kolkata Charitable Trust Vs C/O P.K. Saja Hospital Bairagi Dighi Bye Lane Coochbehar - 736101 [Pan : Aaetd0949H] अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Giridhir Dhelia, A/R Revenue By : Shri Rakesh Kumar Das, Cit, D/R सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 17/04/2024 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 29/04/2024 आदेश/O R D E R Per Dr. Manish Borad: Both These Appeals Are Directed At The Instance Of The Assessee Against The Separate Orders Of The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Exemptions), (Hereinafter The “Ld. Cit(E)”) Even Dt. 02/01/2024. 2. Though The Assessee Has Raised Several Grounds Of Appeal In Both These Appeals But The Ld. Counsel For The Assessee, Before Us Submitted That The Orders Of The Ld. First Appellate Authority Passed In Both These Appeals Are Ex-Parte & Assessee Was Not Afforded Reasonable Opportunity Of Hearing. That The Ld. Cit(E) Has Not Disposed Off The Appeals On Merits & If It Had Been So, The Assessee Stood A Fair Chance In Succeeding. Therefore, He Prayed That Both The Appeals Be Restored To The File Of The Ld. Cit(E) For Fresh Adjudication On Merits, After Providing The Assessee Opportunity Of Being Heard.

For Appellant: Shri Giridhir Dhelia, A/RFor Respondent: Shri Rakesh Kumar Das, CIT, D/R

that both the appeals be restored to the file of the ld. CIT(E) for fresh adjudication on merits, after providing the assessee opportunity of being heard. 2 I.T.A. No. 221 & 222/Kol/2024 Dr. Subhas Chandra Saha Charitable Trust The ld. D/R, though not leaving his grounds, did not oppose this ... file of the ld. CIT(E) for fresh adjudication on merit. The ld. CIT(E) shall afford the assessee with sufficient opportunity of being heard and thereafter pass a speaking order on merit of the case. Needless to mention that the assessee shall produce all necessary documents/evidence in support

Punctual Vincom (P)Ltd, Kolkata vs. ITO, Ward 5(1), Kolkata

In the result, appeals of the assessee are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 983/KOL/2023[2012-2013]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata29 Apr 2024AY 2012-2013

Bench: Dr. Manish Borad, Hon’Ble & Shri Sonjoy Sarma, Hon’Blei.T.A. No. 982 & 983/Kol/2023 Assessment Year: 2012-13 M/S. Punctual Vincom Pvt. Ltd. Income Tax Officer, Ward-5(1), 63, Radha Bazar Street Vs Kolkata 3Rd Floor, Room No. 10 Kolkata - 700001 [Pan : Aafcp7707H] अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Rajeeva Kumar, Advocate Revenue By : Shri Archana Gupta, Addl. Cit, Sr. D/R सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 16/04/2024 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 29/04/2024 आदेश/O R D E R Per Dr. Manish Borad: Both These Appeals Are Directed At The Instance Of The Assessee Against The Separate Orders Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi (Hereinafter The “Ld. Cit(A)”) Even Dt. 21/07/2023, Passed U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (“The Act”) For The Assessment Year 2012- 13. 2. Though The Assessee Has Raised Several Grounds Of Appeal In Both These Appeals By Way Of Revised Grounds Of Appeal But The Ld. Counsel For The Assessee, Before Us Submitted That The Orders Of The Ld. First Appellate Authority Passed In Both These Appeals Are Ex-Parte & Assessee Was Not Afforded Reasonable Opportunity Of Hearing. That The Ld. Cit(A) Has Not Disposed Off The Appeals On Merits & If It Had Been So, The Assessee Stood A Fair Chance In Succeeding. Therefore, He Prayed That Both The Appeals Be Restored To The File Of The Ld. Cit(A) For Fresh

For Appellant: Shri Rajeeva Kumar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Archana Gupta, Addl. CIT, Sr. D/R
Section 250

fresh 2 I.T.A. No. 982 & 983/Kol/2023 Assessment Year: 2012-13 M/s. Punctual Vincom Pvt. Ltd. adjudication on merits, after providing the assessee opportunity of being heard. The ld. D/R, though not leaving her grounds, did not oppose this request of the ld. Counsel for the assessee. 3. We have heard ... file of the ld. CIT(A) for fresh adjudication on merit. The ld. CIT(A) shall afford the assessee with sufficient opportunity of being heard and thereafter pass a speaking order on merit of the case. Needless to mention that the assessee shall produce all necessary documents/evidence in support