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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

The U P N Central Co-Op Bank Limited, Puri vs. ACIT, Circle 5(1), Bhubaneswar

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

ITA 293/CTK/2023[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Cuttack30 Nov 2023AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri Girish Agrawalआयकर अऩीऱ सं/Ita No.293/Ctk/2023 (ननधाारण वषा / Assessment Year : 2016-2017) The Upn Central Co-Op Bank Ltd Vs Acit, Circle-5(1), Bhubaneswar Kacheri Road, Puri-752001 Pan No. :Aabat 1861 G (अऩीऱाथी /Appellant) (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) .. ननधााररती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri Nihar Ranjan Biswal, Ca राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Charan Dass, Sr. Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 30/11/2023 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 30/11/2023 आदेश / O R D E R Per Bench : This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld Cit(A), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi, Dated 22.06.2023, Passed In Din & Order No.Itba/Nfac/S/250/2023- 24/1053855194(1) For The Assessment Year 2016-2017. 2. It Was The Submission Of The Ld. Ar That The Ld. Cit(A) Without Giving Sufficient Opportunity Of Being Heard To The Assessee, Has Dismissed The Appeal Of The Assessee Ex-Parte. It Was The Submission The Issues In This Appeal May Be Restored To The File Of Ld. Cit(A) For Fresh Adjudication & The Assessee May Be Given One More Opportunity To Provide The Materials Before The Ld. Cit(A) To Substantiate Its Claim. 3. In Reply, Ld.Sr.Dr Vehemently Supported The Orders Of The Authorities Below. It Was The Submission That The Assessee Was Given

For Appellant: Shri Nihar Ranjan Biswal, CAFor Respondent: Shri Charan Dass, Sr. DR

assessment year 2016-2017. 2. It was the submission of the ld. AR that the ld. CIT(A) without giving sufficient opportunity of being heard to the assessee, has dismissed the appeal of the assessee ex-parte. It was the submission the issues in this appeal may be restored ... natural justice, the issues in this appeal are restored to the file of ld. CIT(A) for readjudication after granting the assessee adequate opportunity of being heard. The assessee is also directed to produce all the material evidences in respect of his claim before

The World Retails Pvt. Ltd, Bhubaneswar vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Circle-1(2), Bhubaneswar

In the result, appeal of the assess0ee is partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 292/CTK/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Cuttack30 Nov 2023AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri Girish Agrawalआयकर अऩीऱ सं/Ita No.292/Ctk/2023 (ननधाारण वषा / Assessment Year : 2017-2018) The World Retails Private Limited, Vs Dcit/Acit, Circle-1(2), Plot No.380, Bomikhal, Behind Bhubaneswar Shiv Mandir, Bhubaneswar-10 Pan No. :Aadct 4042 P (अऩीऱाथी /Appellant) (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) .. ननधााररती की ओर से /Assessee By : None राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Charan Dass, Sr. Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 30/11/2023 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 30/11/2023 आदेश / O R D E R Per Bench : This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld Cit(A), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi, Dated 25.07.2023, Passed In Din & Order No.Itba/Nfac/S/250/2023- 24/1054564519(1) For The Assessment Year 2017-2018. 2. None Represented On Behalf Of The Assessee. Shri Charan Dass, Sr. Dr Appeared On Behalf Of The Revenue. 3. An Adjournment Application Dated 27.11.2023, Which Was Received By The Registry On 29.11.2023, Was Filed By The Ld. Ar Of The Assessee, Thereby Seeking 30 Days Time To Collect The Papers & Documents Relating To The Present Appeal. However, Looking To The Facts Of The Case As Also The Impugned Order Is An Ex-Parte Order On Account Of Non-

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri Charan Dass, Sr. DR

natural justice, the issues in this appeal are restored to the file of ld. CIT(A) for readjudication after granting the assessee adequate opportunity of being heard. The assessee is also directed to produce all the material evidences in respect of his claim before

Mr. Ganesh Agrawal, Rajgangpur, Sundargarh vs. ITO Ward-1, Rourkela

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

ITA 271/CTK/2023[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Cuttack30 Nov 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri Girish Agrawalआयकर अऩीऱ सं/Ita No.271/Ctk/2023 (ननधाारण वषा / Assessment Year : 2014-2015) Mr. Ganesh Agrawal, Vs Ito, Ward-1, Rourkela Main Road, Rajgangpur, Sundargarh-770017 Pan No. :Abypa 5029 J (अऩीऱाथी /Appellant) (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) .. ननधााररती की ओर से /Assessee By : None राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Charan Dass, Sr.Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 30/11/2023 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 30/11/2023 आदेश / O R D E R Per Bench : This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld Cit(A), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi, Dated 15.05.2023, Passed In Din & Order No.Itba/Nfac/S/250/2023- 24/1052822766(1) For The Assessment Year 2014-2015. 2. None Represented On Behalf Of The Assessee. Shri Charan Dass, Sr. Dr Appeared On Behalf Of The Revenue. 3. On Perusal Of The Appeal Record, It Is Found That The Appeal Of The Assessee Is Delayed By 35 Days. In This Regard, The Assessee Has Filed Condonation Petition Along With Affidavit Mentioning The Sufficient Reasons For The Delay, To Which The Ld. Sr. Dr Did Not Seriously Object. In View Of The Above, The Delay Of 35 Days In Filing The Present Appeal Is Hereby Condoned & The Appeal Is Disposed Off On Merits.

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri Charan Dass, Sr.DR

natural justice, the issues in this appeal are restored to the file of ld. CIT(A) for readjudication after granting the assessee adequate opportunity of being heard. The assessee is also directed to produce all the material evidences in respect of his claim before