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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

Shree Harikrushna Welfare Trust, Bhachau-Kutch vs. The DCIT/ACIT (CPC), Banagalore

Appeals are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 8/RJT/2022[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot30 Aug 2023AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed & Ms. Madhumita Royआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos. 07 & 08/Rjt/2022 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years : 2016-17 & 2017-18) Shri Harikrushna The Acit (Cpc) बनाम/ Welfare Trust Bengaluru Vs. 1, Swaminarayan Gurukul, National Higway Bhachau, Gujarat - 370140 "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aagts6149E .. (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""यथ" / Respondent) अपीलाथ" ओर से /Appellant By : Shri D. M. Rindani, A.R. Shri Ashish Kumar Pandey, Sr. ""यथ" क" ओर से / Dr Respondent By : सुनवाई क" तार"ख / Date Of 24/08/2023 Hearing घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date Of 30/08/2023 Pronouncement O R D E R Per Ms. Madhumita Roy - Jm: The Instant Two Appeals At The Instance Of The Assessee Are Directed Against The Orders Both Dated 16.11.2021 Passed By The National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi, Arising Out Of The Assessment Orders Dated 03.01.2018 & 25.03.2019 Passed By The Dcit, Cpc, Bengaluru Under Section

For Appellant: Shri D. M. Rindani, A.R

order being an ex parte one and therefore, in order to prevent the miscarriage of justice, we would like to give a further opportunity of being heard to the appellant by the Ld. CIT(A) NFAC. We also make it clear that we are not giving any observation ... NFAC. We set aside the issue to the file of the Ld. CIT(A) NFAC to adjudicate the same afresh upon giving opportunity of being heard to the appellant and upon considering the evidence which the appellant may choose ITA Nos. 07 & 08/Rjt/2022 [Shree Harikrushna Welfare Trust vs. ACIT

Shree Harikrushna Welfare Trust, Bhachau-Kutch vs. The DCIT/ACIT (CPC), Banagalore

Appeals are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 7/RJT/2022[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot30 Aug 2023AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed & Ms. Madhumita Royआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos. 07 & 08/Rjt/2022 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years : 2016-17 & 2017-18) Shri Harikrushna The Acit (Cpc) बनाम/ Welfare Trust Bengaluru Vs. 1, Swaminarayan Gurukul, National Higway Bhachau, Gujarat - 370140 "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aagts6149E .. (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""यथ" / Respondent) अपीलाथ" ओर से /Appellant By : Shri D. M. Rindani, A.R. Shri Ashish Kumar Pandey, Sr. ""यथ" क" ओर से / Dr Respondent By : सुनवाई क" तार"ख / Date Of 24/08/2023 Hearing घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date Of 30/08/2023 Pronouncement O R D E R Per Ms. Madhumita Roy - Jm: The Instant Two Appeals At The Instance Of The Assessee Are Directed Against The Orders Both Dated 16.11.2021 Passed By The National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi, Arising Out Of The Assessment Orders Dated 03.01.2018 & 25.03.2019 Passed By The Dcit, Cpc, Bengaluru Under Section

For Appellant: Shri D. M. Rindani, A.R

order being an ex parte one and therefore, in order to prevent the miscarriage of justice, we would like to give a further opportunity of being heard to the appellant by the Ld. CIT(A) NFAC. We also make it clear that we are not giving any observation ... NFAC. We set aside the issue to the file of the Ld. CIT(A) NFAC to adjudicate the same afresh upon giving opportunity of being heard to the appellant and upon considering the evidence which the appellant may choose ITA Nos. 07 & 08/Rjt/2022 [Shree Harikrushna Welfare Trust vs. ACIT

Shri Harkishan Vasantlal Jivrajani, Rajkot vs. The ITO, Ward-2 (1) (4), Rajkot

In the result appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 51/RJT/2020[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot30 Aug 2023AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed & Ms. Madhumita Royआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No. 51/Rjt/2020 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2011-12) Shri Harkishan Vasantlal The Income Tax Officer बनाम/ Jivrajani Ward-2(1)(4), Rajkot Vs. Jalaram Krupa, Raiya Road, 8-Subhasnagar, Rajkot - 360005 "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aebpj1046G .. (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""यथ" / Respondent) अपीलाथ" ओर से /Appellant By : None Shri Ashish Kumar Pandey, ""यथ" क" ओर से / Sr.D.R. Respondent By : सुनवाई क" तार"ख / Date Of 23/08/2023 Hearing घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date Of 30/08/2023 Pronouncement O R D E R Per Ms. Madhumita Roy - Jm: The Instant Appeal At The Instance Of The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 28.01.2020 Passed By The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), Rajkot-2 (In Short ‘Cit(A)’) Arising Out Of The Assessment Order Dated 28.11.2018 Passed By The Ito, Ward-2(1)(4), Rajkot Under Section 143

For Appellant: None
Section 143Section 143(2)Section 148Section 234A

relief to the assessee by deleting addition of Rs.1,50,250/- in the manner as follows: “Thus, assessee do not avail any such opportunity of being heard or do not furnishes any written submission accordingly the appeal is decided based on facts narrated and grounds of appeal raised