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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

M/S. Birmani Charitable Foundation, Nashik vs. Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemption), Pune

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

ITA 113/PUN/2024[--]Status: DisposedITAT Pune28 Mar 2024

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara & Dr. Dipak P. Ripoteआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.113/Pun/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : N.A. M/S.Birmani Charitable The Commissioner Of Foundation, V Income Tax(Exemption), H 227, Deepak Mahal, Lam S Pune. Road, Deolali Camp, Dist.Nashik – 422401. Pan: Aaicb8213B Appellant/ Assessee Respondent /Revenue Assessee By Shri Sanket M Joshi – Ar Revenue By Shri Keyur Patel – Cit(Dr) Date Of Hearing 28/03/2024 Date Of Pronouncement 28/03/2024 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am: This Appeal Is Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of Ld.Commissioner Of Income Tax(Exemption), Pune Dated 03.11.2023 Passed Under Section 80G Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 Rejecting The Assessee’S Application Filed In Form No.10Ab For Approval Under Section 80G(5) Of The Act. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal : M/S.Birmani Charitable Foundation [A]

Section 10Section 12ASection 80GSection 80G(5)

case referred to in sub-clause (B) of clause (iv) of the first proviso, rejecting such application, after affording it a reasonable opportunity of being heard;] (iii) ……. 5. The Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemption), Pune in the case of the Assessee held that the Activities of the Assessee had commenced

Presidency Finance Limited, Chennai vs. DCIT, Corporate Circle-5(2), Chennai

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

ITA 1477/CHNY/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai27 Mar 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri Manjunatha, G.आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.1477/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2017-18 Presidency Finance Limited, Vs. The Deputy Commissioner Of 24/12, 3Rd Floor, Raghaviah Road, Income Tax, T. Nagar, Chennai 600 017. Corporate Circle 5(2), [Pan:Aaccp4841R] Chennai. (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri Y. Sridhar, F.C.A ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Shri D. Hema Bhupal, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 25.03.2024 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 27.03.2024 आदेश /O R D E R Per V. Durga Rao: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi, Dated 17.10.2023 Relevant To The Assessment Year 2017-18. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Filed Its Return Of Income For The Assessment Year 2017-18 On 11.10.2017 Admitting A Total Income Of ₹.80,45,362/- Under Normal Provisions & Book Profit Of ₹.44,41,615/-. The Case Was Selected For Scrutiny Through Cass & 2

For Appellant: Shri Y. Sridhar, F.C.A ""For Respondent: Shri D. Hema Bhupal, JCIT
Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 68

further submission that without affording adequate opportunities, the Assessing Officer has hurriedly concluded the assessment and prayed for affording one more opportunity of being heard to substantiate the claim of the assessee. So far as restriction of expenses at 30%, the ld. counsel has submitted that the assessee has complete ... that the assessee has complete details towards expenses incurred and the entire expenses have to be allowed and prayed for affording one more opportunity of being heard to the assessee. 9. In view of the above facts and circumstances, we are of the opinion that to meet the ends

Govind Milk and Milk Products Pvt. Ltd., Phaltan vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-3, Satara

ITA 848/PUN/2023[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Pune26 Mar 2024AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Partha Sarathi Chaudhury & Dr. Dipak P. Ripoteआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.848/Pun/2023 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2016-17 Govind Milk & Milk Products The Income Tax Pvt. Ltd., V Officer, Ward-3, Ganesh Sheri, Pune Pandharpur S Satara. Road, At Post Kolki, Phaltan, Satara, Maharashtra. Pan: Aaacg7588A Appellant/ Assessee Respondent /Revenue Assessee By None. Revenue By Shri R.Y.Balawade – Addl.Cit Date Of Hearing 13/03/2024 Date Of Pronouncement 26/03/2024 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 Dated 25.05.2023. The Assessee For A.Y.2019-20 Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal : “1. The Ld Cit(A) Erred In Passing Her Order Ex-Parte Without Allowing Appellant Reasonable Opportunity Of Being Heard. 2. The Ld Cit(A) Erred In Upholding The Disallowance Of Rs.43,51,377/- Under Section 40(A)(Ia) Made By The Ld Ao Without Govind Milk & Milk Products Pvt. Ltd., [A]

Section 194A(3)(iii)Section 201(1)Section 246ASection 250Section 250(4)Section 250(6)Section 251Section 251(1)(a)Section 40

raised the following grounds of appeal : “1. The Ld CIT(A) erred in passing her order ex-parte without allowing appellant reasonable opportunity of being heard. 2. The Ld CIT(A) erred in upholding the disallowance of Rs.43,51,377/- under section 40(a)(ia) made