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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

Ramkrishna Vivekanand Society, Dhanbad vs. CIT Exemption, Patna

In the result, both the captioned appeals are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 491/RAN/2024[2024-25]Status: DisposedITAT Ranchi15 Jan 2026AY 2024-25

Bench: Shri Sonjoy Sarma & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahayi.T.A. Nos.490 & 491/Ran/2024 Assessment Years: 2023-24 & 2024-25 Ramkrishna Vivekanand Society….…….…............................……….……Appellant Opp K Worah Building Bank More Dhanbad – 826001.. [Pan: Aaatr2052D] Vs. Cit (Exemption), Patna............……….…..….........……........……...…..…..Respondent Appearances By: None Appeared On Behalf Of The Appellant. Shri Kanhaiya Lal Kanak, Dr, Appeared On Behalf Of The Respondent. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : January 13, 2026 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : January 15, 2026 Order Per Sonjoy Sarma: The Present Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Directed Against The Separate Orders Both Dated 25.10.2024 Passed By The Cit(Exemption), Patna Rejecting Application For Registration U/S 80G Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (The ‘Act’) For Assessment Years 2023-24 & 2024-25 Respectively. Since The Issues Involved In Both The Appeals Are Common & Relate To The Same Assessee, Therefore, The Appeals Are Being Heard Together & Disposed Of By This Common Order For The Sake Of Convenience. First, We Proceed To Deal With Ita No.490/Ran/2024. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Is A Trust & An Application In Form 10Ab Was Filed By The Assessee For Grant Of Application For Registration U/S 80G Of The Act. The Ld. Cit(E) Rejected The

Section 80G

issue back to the file of the ld. CIT(E) with a direction to re- examine the issue afresh after giving reasonable opportunity of being heard to the assessee. We also direct the assessee to comply all notices and submit all the relevant documents/details during the remand proceedings for granting

Ramkrishna Vivekanand Society, Dhanbad vs. CIT Exemption, Patna

In the result, both the captioned appeals are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 490/RAN/2024[2023-24]Status: DisposedITAT Ranchi15 Jan 2026AY 2023-24

Bench: Shri Sonjoy Sarma & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahayi.T.A. Nos.490 & 491/Ran/2024 Assessment Years: 2023-24 & 2024-25 Ramkrishna Vivekanand Society….…….…............................……….……Appellant Opp K Worah Building Bank More Dhanbad – 826001.. [Pan: Aaatr2052D] Vs. Cit (Exemption), Patna............……….…..….........……........……...…..…..Respondent Appearances By: None Appeared On Behalf Of The Appellant. Shri Kanhaiya Lal Kanak, Dr, Appeared On Behalf Of The Respondent. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : January 13, 2026 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : January 15, 2026 Order Per Sonjoy Sarma: The Present Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Directed Against The Separate Orders Both Dated 25.10.2024 Passed By The Cit(Exemption), Patna Rejecting Application For Registration U/S 80G Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (The ‘Act’) For Assessment Years 2023-24 & 2024-25 Respectively. Since The Issues Involved In Both The Appeals Are Common & Relate To The Same Assessee, Therefore, The Appeals Are Being Heard Together & Disposed Of By This Common Order For The Sake Of Convenience. First, We Proceed To Deal With Ita No.490/Ran/2024. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Is A Trust & An Application In Form 10Ab Was Filed By The Assessee For Grant Of Application For Registration U/S 80G Of The Act. The Ld. Cit(E) Rejected The

Section 80G

issue back to the file of the ld. CIT(E) with a direction to re- examine the issue afresh after giving reasonable opportunity of being heard to the assessee. We also direct the assessee to comply all notices and submit all the relevant documents/details during the remand proceedings for granting

Navyug Nirman Shaikshanik Sansthan, Patna vs. ACIT, Circle-1, Patna

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

ITA 477/PAT/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Patna15 Jan 2026AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Laxmi Prasad Sahu & Shri Sonjoy Sarmai.T.A. No.477/Pat/2025 Assessment Year: 2018-19 Navyug Nirman Shaikshanik Sansthan. …………………....Appellant Guru Kripa, Shiv Raj Yadav Path, Mohanpur, Punaichak, Po- L B S Nagar, Patna, Bihar- 800023. [Pan: Aaefn5170A] Vs. Dcit, Cc-1, Patna………….…..……………..………………….…..... Respondent Appearances By: Shri Vishal Kr. Adv. Appeared On Behalf Of The Appellant. Shri Manab Advak, Jcit, Appeared On Behalf Of The Respondent. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : January 13, 2026 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : January 15, 2026 आदेश / Order Per Sonjoy Sarma: The Present Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 29.08.2025 Passed By The Cit(A)-3, Patna U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (The ‘Act’) For The Assessment Year 2018-19. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Is A Firm & Had Not Filed Its Return Of Income For The Assessment Year 2018-19. An Information Was Received By The Assessing Officer That The Assessee Has Deposited Cash Of Rs.1,10,77,405/- In The Bank Account During The Relevant Assessment Year. As There Was Reason To Believe That The Amount Of Rs. 1,10,77,405/- Was Escaped Assessment, The Case Of The

Section 147Section 148Section 250Section 69A

find that the order passed by the CIT(A) is an ex parte order passed without adjudicating on merits and without providing adequate opportunity of being heard to the assessee. In our considered opinion, the ends of justice would be met if the entire matter is restored to the file ... fresh adjudication on merits, after affording a reasonable opportunity of being heard to the assessee. The assessee is also directed to cooperate fully and furnish all necessary supporting documents to substantiate its claims. In case the assessee fails to comply, the Ld. CIT(A) shall be at liberty to pass

Johar Gadly Alias Zohar Mohammad Bhai Through Legal Heir Rashida Gadly, Patna vs. ACIT, Circle-2, Patna

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

ITA 295/PAT/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Patna15 Jan 2026AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Sonjoy Sarma & Shri Rakesh Mishrai.T.A. No.295/Pat/2025 Assessment Year: 2017-18 Johar Gadly Alias Zohar Mohammad Bhai ……………....Appellant Shop No.5, Aditya Arcade, Exhibition Road, Patna, Bihar- 800001. [Pan: Abopb7542H] Vs. Acit, Cc-2, Patna………….…..……………..………………….…..... Respondent Appearances By: Shri Hiresh Karan, Adv. Appeared On Behalf Of The Appellant. Shri Manab Advak, Jcit, Appeared On Behalf Of The Respondent. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : January 13, 2026 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : January 15, 2026 आदेश / Order Per Sonjoy Sarma: The Present Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 31.01.2025 Passed By The Cit(A)-3, Patna U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (The ‘Act’) For The Assessment Year 2017-18. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Filed Return Of Income Declaring A Total Income Of ₹2,94,100. The Assessing Officer Completed Assessment U/S 143(3) By Determining Total Income At Rs.8,63,000/- After Making Addition Of Rs.11,57,190/- On Account Of Unexplained Investment U/S 69 Of The Act.

Section 143(3)Section 250Section 69

dismissed solely on account of non-appearance of the assessee, without adjudication on merits. The assessee was thus deprived of a reasonable opportunity of being heard. In our considered opinion, in the interest of justice and fair play, the matter deserves to be restored to the file ... fresh adjudication on merits, after providing due and reasonable opportunity of being heard to the assessee. Accordingly, the I.T.A. No.295/Pat/2025 Johar Gadly Alias Zohar Mohammad Bhai entire issue is remanded back to the Ld. CIT(A) with a direction to examine the matter afresh in accordance with law and after

Neelam Gupta, Chandigarh vs. ITO Ward 5(5), Chandigarh

In the result, all the appeals of the Assessee stand allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 314/CHANDI/2025[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh15 Jan 2026AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Laliet Kumar & Shri Krinwant Sahayआयकर अपील सं./ Ita Nos. 312 To 314/Chd/2025 "नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years : 2012-13, 2013-14 & 2014-15 Neelam Gupta, The Ito, बनाम House No. 41, Ward 5(5), Sector 28-A, Chandigarh Vs. Chandigarh "थायी लेखा सं./ Pan No: Aatpg9445J अपीलाथ"/Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent ( Hybrid Hearing ) "नधा"रती क" ओर से/Assessee By : Ms. Shurti Khandelwal, Adv. For Parikshit Aggarwal, Ca (Virtual Mode) राज"व क" ओर से/ Revenue By : Dr. Ranjit Kaur, Addl. Cit Sr. Dr, सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing : 13.01.2026 उदघोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 15.01.2026

For Appellant: Ms. Shurti Khandelwal, Adv. for Parikshit Aggarwal, CAFor Respondent: Dr. Ranjit Kaur, Addl. CIT Sr. DR
Section 143(3)

passed by Ld. AO and then by Worthy CIT(A) deserves to be quashed since the same have been passed without affording reasonable opportunity of being heard to the appellant. 5. That the appellant craves leave for any addition, deletion, or amendment in the grounds of appeal on or before ... Assessee in all the appeals is that the orders passed by the CIT(A) are ex-parte orders without affording a reasonable opportunity of being heard which is against the principle of natural justice. 4. At the very outset, the ld. Counsel of the Assessee submitted before the Bench that

Neelam Gupta, Chandigarh vs. ITO Ward 5(5), Chandigarh

In the result, all the appeals of the Assessee stand allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 313/CHANDI/2025[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh15 Jan 2026AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Laliet Kumar & Shri Krinwant Sahayआयकर अपील सं./ Ita Nos. 312 To 314/Chd/2025 "नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years : 2012-13, 2013-14 & 2014-15 Neelam Gupta, The Ito, बनाम House No. 41, Ward 5(5), Sector 28-A, Chandigarh Vs. Chandigarh "थायी लेखा सं./ Pan No: Aatpg9445J अपीलाथ"/Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent ( Hybrid Hearing ) "नधा"रती क" ओर से/Assessee By : Ms. Shurti Khandelwal, Adv. For Parikshit Aggarwal, Ca (Virtual Mode) राज"व क" ओर से/ Revenue By : Dr. Ranjit Kaur, Addl. Cit Sr. Dr, सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing : 13.01.2026 उदघोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 15.01.2026

For Appellant: Ms. Shurti Khandelwal, Adv. for Parikshit Aggarwal, CAFor Respondent: Dr. Ranjit Kaur, Addl. CIT Sr. DR
Section 143(3)

passed by Ld. AO and then by Worthy CIT(A) deserves to be quashed since the same have been passed without affording reasonable opportunity of being heard to the appellant. 5. That the appellant craves leave for any addition, deletion, or amendment in the grounds of appeal on or before ... Assessee in all the appeals is that the orders passed by the CIT(A) are ex-parte orders without affording a reasonable opportunity of being heard which is against the principle of natural justice. 4. At the very outset, the ld. Counsel of the Assessee submitted before the Bench that

Neelam Gupta, Chandigarh vs. ITO Ward 5(5), Chandigarh

In the result, all the appeals of the Assessee stand allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 312/CHANDI/2025[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh15 Jan 2026AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Laliet Kumar & Shri Krinwant Sahayआयकर अपील सं./ Ita Nos. 312 To 314/Chd/2025 "नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years : 2012-13, 2013-14 & 2014-15 Neelam Gupta, The Ito, बनाम House No. 41, Ward 5(5), Sector 28-A, Chandigarh Vs. Chandigarh "थायी लेखा सं./ Pan No: Aatpg9445J अपीलाथ"/Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent ( Hybrid Hearing ) "नधा"रती क" ओर से/Assessee By : Ms. Shurti Khandelwal, Adv. For Parikshit Aggarwal, Ca (Virtual Mode) राज"व क" ओर से/ Revenue By : Dr. Ranjit Kaur, Addl. Cit Sr. Dr, सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing : 13.01.2026 उदघोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 15.01.2026

For Appellant: Ms. Shurti Khandelwal, Adv. for Parikshit Aggarwal, CAFor Respondent: Dr. Ranjit Kaur, Addl. CIT Sr. DR
Section 143(3)

passed by Ld. AO and then by Worthy CIT(A) deserves to be quashed since the same have been passed without affording reasonable opportunity of being heard to the appellant. 5. That the appellant craves leave for any addition, deletion, or amendment in the grounds of appeal on or before ... Assessee in all the appeals is that the orders passed by the CIT(A) are ex-parte orders without affording a reasonable opportunity of being heard which is against the principle of natural justice. 4. At the very outset, the ld. Counsel of the Assessee submitted before the Bench that

Kotapaduprimary Agricultural Cooperative Society, Prakasam vs. ITO., Ward-1, Ongole

In the result, the appeal of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 764/HYD/2025[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad15 Jan 2026AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao, Vice-A N D Shri Madhusudan Sawdiaआ.अपी.सं /Ita Nos.763 & 764/Hyd/2025 (िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2018-19 & 2019-20) Kotapadu Primary Vs. Income Tax Officer Agricultural Cooperative Ward – 1 Society, Prakasam Ongole Pan:Aabak5758P (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा""रती "ारा/Assessee By: C.A C. Subrahamanyam राज" व "ारा/Revenue By: Shri Sankar Pandit P, Sr. Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 05/01/2026 घोषणा की तारीख/Pronouncement: 16/01/2026 आदेश/Order Per Madhusudan Sawdia, A.M.: These Two Appeals Are Filed By Kotapadu Primary Agricultural Cooperative Society (“The Assessee”), Feeling Aggrieved By The Separate Orders Passed By The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi (“Ld. Cit(A)”) Both Dated 28.02.2025 For The A.Y 2018-19 & A.Y. 2019-20 Respectively. Since Identical Issues Are Involved In These Two Appeals, For The Sake Of Convenience, These Were Page 1 Of 7

For Appellant: C.A C. SubrahamanyamFor Respondent: Shri Sankar Pandit P, Sr. DR
Section 147Section 148Section 148ASection 151Section 249(3)

thereafter proceed to adjudicate the appeal on merits, including the additional grounds admitted by this Tribunal, in accordance with law after providing reasonable opportunity of being heard to the assessee. 9. In the result, the appeal of the assessee in ITA No. 763/Hyd/2025 is allowed for statistical purposes ... thereafter proceed to adjudicate the appeal on merits, including the additional grounds admitted by this Tribunal, in accordance with law after providing reasonable opportunity of being heard to the assessee. Page 6 of 7 ITA Nos 763 and 764 of 2025 Kotapadu Primary Agricultural Cooperative Society 11. In the result

Kotapadu Primary Agricultural Cooperative Society, Prakasam vs. ITO., Ward-1, Ongole

In the result, the appeal of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 763/HYD/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad15 Jan 2026AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao, Vice-A N D Shri Madhusudan Sawdiaआ.अपी.सं /Ita Nos.763 & 764/Hyd/2025 (िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2018-19 & 2019-20) Kotapadu Primary Vs. Income Tax Officer Agricultural Cooperative Ward – 1 Society, Prakasam Ongole Pan:Aabak5758P (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा""रती "ारा/Assessee By: C.A C. Subrahamanyam राज" व "ारा/Revenue By: Shri Sankar Pandit P, Sr. Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 05/01/2026 घोषणा की तारीख/Pronouncement: 16/01/2026 आदेश/Order Per Madhusudan Sawdia, A.M.: These Two Appeals Are Filed By Kotapadu Primary Agricultural Cooperative Society (“The Assessee”), Feeling Aggrieved By The Separate Orders Passed By The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi (“Ld. Cit(A)”) Both Dated 28.02.2025 For The A.Y 2018-19 & A.Y. 2019-20 Respectively. Since Identical Issues Are Involved In These Two Appeals, For The Sake Of Convenience, These Were Page 1 Of 7

For Appellant: C.A C. SubrahamanyamFor Respondent: Shri Sankar Pandit P, Sr. DR
Section 147Section 148Section 148ASection 151Section 249(3)

thereafter proceed to adjudicate the appeal on merits, including the additional grounds admitted by this Tribunal, in accordance with law after providing reasonable opportunity of being heard to the assessee. 9. In the result, the appeal of the assessee in ITA No. 763/Hyd/2025 is allowed for statistical purposes ... thereafter proceed to adjudicate the appeal on merits, including the additional grounds admitted by this Tribunal, in accordance with law after providing reasonable opportunity of being heard to the assessee. Page 6 of 7 ITA Nos 763 and 764 of 2025 Kotapadu Primary Agricultural Cooperative Society 11. In the result