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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

Basanti Auto Agency, Balasore vs. ACIT, Circle Balasore, Balasore

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

ITA 109/CTK/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Cuttack26 Jun 2023AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri Rajesh Kumarआयकर अऩीऱ सं/Ita No.109/Ctk/2023 (ननधाारण वषा / Assessment Year : 2017-2018) Basanti Auto Agency, Vs Acit, Circle-Balasore, Balasore Remuna Golai, Po/Ps: Januganj, Dist: Balasore-756019 Pan No. :Aajts 1630 D (अऩीऱाथी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) ननधााररती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri P.K.Mishra, Advocate राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri S.C.Mohanty, Sr. Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 26/06/2023 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 26/06/2023 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 31.01.2023, Passed In Din & Oder No.Itba/Nfac/S/250/2022- 23/1049270091(1), For The Assessment Year 2017-2018. 2. It Was Submitted By The Ld. Ar Of The Assessee That Two Issues Have Been Raised In The Appeal, One Against The Disallowance Made By Invoking Provisions U/S.40(A)(Ia) Of The Act On The Ground Of Non-Deduction Of Tds U/S.194C. The Second Issue Was Against The Adhoc Disallowance Of 15% Expenses Under Different Heads Totaling To Rs.2,13,330/-. It Was The Submission That In View Of The Decision Of The Hon’Ble Supreme Court In The Case Of R.G.Buildwell Engineers Ltd., 259 Taxman 370 As The Books Of Accounts Have Not Been Rejected, No Adhoc Disallowance Can Be Made.

For Appellant: Shri P.K.Mishra, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri S.C.Mohanty, Sr. DR
Section 194CSection 40

deducted on such payments, which exceeded the prescribed limit, the issue is restored to the file of AO for readjudication after granting adequate opportunity of being heard. 6. In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed for statistical purposes. Order dictated and pronounced in the open court

Body & Organ Donation Society of India (Bodi), Cuttack vs. CIT (Exemption), Hyderabad

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

ITA 100/CTK/2023[2022-23]Status: DisposedITAT Cuttack26 Jun 2023AY 2022-23

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri Rajesh Kumarआयकर अऩीऱ सं/Ita No.100/Ctk/2023 (ननधाारण वषा / Assessment Year : 2022-2023) Body & Organ Donation Society Of Vs Cit (Exemption), Hyderabad India (Bodi) Bishnu Vihar, Rajnagarpatna, Gopalpur, Cuttack-753003 Pan No. :Aagab 5267 K (अऩीऱाथी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) ननधााररती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri S.K.Sarangi, Ca राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri M.K.Gautam, Pr.Cit(Osd) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 26/06/2023 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 26/06/2023 आदेश / O R D E R Per Bench : This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld. Cit(E), Hyderabad, Dated 11/03/2023, Passed In Din & Oder No.Itba/Exm/F/Exm45/2022-23/1050630810(1), For The Assessment Year 2022-2023. 3. It Was Submitted By Ld Ar That The Ld Cit(E) Was Not Justified To Reject The Application For Registration U/S.12Aa Of The Act On The Ground Of Non-Submission Of “Form-10Ac & Urn” Issued By The Cpc, Particularly When “Form-10Ac & Urn” Has Not Been Issued & Served On The Assessee. It Was Also The Submission That Proper Opportunity Of Hearing Was Not Granted To The Assessee. It Was The Submission That If One More Opportunity Is Allowed, The Assessee Would Furnish All The Evidences For Disposal Of The Appeal. 4. In Reply, Ld Sr Dr Submitted That Proper Opportunities Were Allowed As Is Evident From The Impugned Order. It Was Submitted That The Order Passed By The Cit(E) Deserves To Be Upheld.

For Appellant: Shri S.K.Sarangi, CAFor Respondent: Shri M.K.Gautam, Pr.CIT(OSD)
Section 12A

appeal. Consequently, the appeal is restored back to the file of the ld CIT(E) for fresh adjudication after granting adequate opportunity of being heard to the assessee. At the same time, we direct the assessee to respond to the notices to be issued