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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

Mukesh Trends Lifestyle Limited, Ahmedabad vs. The Dy.CIT., Circle-2(1)(2), Ahmedabad

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

ITA 829/AHD/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad22 Jan 2024AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Ramit Kochar & Ms. Suchitra Kambleassessment Year : 2018-19 Mukesh Trends Lifestyle Ltd. Dy. Commissioner Of Income-Tax N.H. No.8, Narol Naroda V. Circle-2(1)(2) Road Ahmedabad Ahmedabad-382 405 (Gujarat) Pan: Aabcm0500F अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) अपीलाथ" "" यथ" "" य थ"/ (Respondent) अपीलाथ" अपीलाथ" "" य "" य थ" थ" Assessee By : Shri Vihar Soni, Ar Revenue By : Shri Vipul Chavda, Sr.Dr सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 18/01/2024 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 18/01/2024 आदेश/O R D E R आदेश आदेश आदेश Per Coram

For Appellant: Shri Vihar Soni, ARFor Respondent: Shri Vipul Chavda, Sr.DR
Section 133(6)Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 250

sent back to the file of AO for fresh adjudication on merits in accordance with law, after giving proper and adequate opportunity of being heard. 5. The Ld.DR, on the other hand, has no serious objection if the matter is restored back to the file of ld. AO for fresh ... restore the matter back to the file of AO for fresh adjudication of matter on merits in accordance with law, after providing reasonable opportunity of being heard to the assessee. Thus, the orders of authorities below are set aside. The assessee is also directed to co-operate with

Bhavin Gunvantbhai Sagar, Ahmedabad vs. Dy.CIT., Circle-2(2)(1), Ahmedabad

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

ITA 634/AHD/2023[2017-18]Status: HeardITAT Ahmedabad22 Jan 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Ramit Kochar & Ms. Suchitra Kambleassessment Year : 2017-18 Bhavin Gunvantbhai Sagar The Dy. Commissioner Of Income- 501, Madhuram Apartment V. Tax, Nr. Sant Kabir School Circle-2(2)(1) Ahmedabad – 380013 Ahmedabad-380015 Gujarat Gujarat Pan: Ammps 1447 D अपीलाथ" अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) अपीलाथ" अपीलाथ" "" य "" यथ" "" य "" य थ" थ"/ (Respondent) थ" Assessee By : Shri Aseem L. Thakkar, Ca Revenue By : Shri Atul Pandey, Sr.D.R. सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 18/01/2024 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 18/01/2024 आदेश/O R D E R आदेश आदेश आदेश Per Coram This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Appellate Order Dated 21/06/2023 Passed By Ld. Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi [“Cit(A)” In Short] Under Section 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Called “The Act”) For Assessment Year 2017-18 (Din & Order No.Itba/Nfac/S/250/2023- 24/1053833888(1)), The Appellate Proceedings Have Arisen Before Ld.Cit(A) From Assessment Order Dated 26/12/2019 Passed By Ld. Assessing Officer (Hereinafter Called “The Ao") U/S.143(3) Of The 1961 Act (Din & Order No. Itba/Ast/S/143(3)/2019-20/1023131866(1)). Bhavin Gunvantbhai Sagar V. Dcit Ay 2017-18 2

For Appellant: Shri Aseem L. Thakkar, CAFor Respondent: Shri Atul Pandey, Sr.D.R
Section 143(3)Section 250Section 68

NFAC, Delhi has erred in passing an ex Parte order dismissing the appeal of the assessee without giving reasonable opportunity of being heard to the appellant hence the same being against the principles of natural justice and law requires to be quashed. 2. The Ld. CIT(A), NFAC, Delhi ... file of Ld.CIT(A) with the direction to pass a reasoned and speaking order on merits in accordance with law, after providing reasonable opportunity of being heard. The assessee is also directed to co-operate with Bhavin Gunvantbhai Sagar v. DCIT AY 2017-18 5 the Ld.CIT(A), and comply

Aaditya Diamgold Pvt.Ltd., Ahmedabad vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-1(1)(1), Ahmedabad

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

ITA 627/AHD/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad19 Jan 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Ramit Kochar & Ms. Suchitra Raghunath Kambleassessment Year : 2017-18 Aaditya Diamgold Pvt.Ltd. The Income Tax Officer 21, 1St Floor Iscon Arcade V. Ward-1(I)(I) Nr.Lal Bungalows Ahmedabad Cg Road Navrangpura Ahmedabad Gujarat – 380 009 Pan: Aalca 4525 A अपीलाथ" अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) अपीलाथ" अपीलाथ" "" य "" यथ" "" य "" य थ" थ"/ (Respondent) थ" Assessee By : Shri Parimal Sinh B. Parmar, Ar Revenue By : Shri Shri Atul Pandey, Sr.Dr सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 17/01/2024 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 17/01/2024 आदेश/O R D E R आदेश आदेश आदेश Per Ramit Kocharthis Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Appellate Order Dated 14/07/2023 Passed By Ld. Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi [“Cit(A)” In Short] Under Section 250 Of Sub-Section (6) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961(Hereinafter Called “The Act”) For Assessment Year 2017-18 (Din & Order No. Itba/Nfac/S/250/2023-24/ 1054374868(1)), The Appellate Proceedings Have Arisen Before Ld. Cit(A) From Assessment Order Dated 30.12.2019 Passed By Ld. Assessing Officer (Hereinafter Called “The Ao”) U/S 143(3) Of Aaditya Diamgold Pvt.Ltd. V. Ito Ay 2017-18

For Appellant: Shri Parimal Sinh B. Parmar, ARFor Respondent: Shri Shri Atul Pandey, Sr.DR
Section 143(3)Section 234BSection 250Section 250(6)Section 271ASection 68

deciding afresh appeal filed by the assessee with ld. CIT(A) on merits in accordance with law, after affording proper opportunity of being heard to both the parties before ld. CIT(A). The assessee is directed to co- Aaditya Diamgold Pvt.Ltd. v. ITO AY 2017-18 operate and comply with ... Ld.CIT(A) is directed to pass a reasoned and speaking order on the issues involved in the appeal, after providing reasonable opportunity of being heard to both the parties before ld. CIT(A). We clarify that we have not commented on the merits of the issues involved in this appeal