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The decision most relied on for speaking order is GKN Driveshafts (India) Ltd. v. ITO (259 ITR 19), cited in 1,349 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on speaking order

GKN Driveshafts (India) Ltd. v. ITO
259 ITR 19 · 2003 · Supreme Court
1,349
citing judgments

When a notice under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act is issued, the Assessing Officer is bound to furnish reasons for reopening upon the assessee's request and must dispose of the assessee's objections to the notice by passing a speaking order.

Kunhayammed v. State of Kerala
245 ITR 360 · 2000 · Supreme Court
361
citing judgments

An order refusing special leave to appeal to the Supreme Court, whether speaking or non-speaking, does not attract the doctrine of merger, meaning the order under challenge is not substituted.

M/s Sahara India (Farms) v. CIT & Anr.
300 ITR 403 · 2008 · Supreme Court
268
citing judgments

Administrative orders must be consistent with the rules of natural justice.

Kapurchand Shrimal v. CIT
131 ITR 451 · 1981 · Supreme Court
143
citing judgments

Appellate authorities in income-tax proceedings have the jurisdiction and duty to correct all errors of lower authorities. They must remit matters for proper or fresh adjudication and issue appropriate directions to ensure substantial justice, unless expressly forbidden by statute.

Bayer Material Science Pvt. Ltd. v. DCIT
382 ITR 333 · 2016 · High Court
89
citing judgments

Reassessment orders under Section 147/148 are without jurisdiction and invalid if the Assessing Officer fails to dispose of the assessee's objections to the reopening of assessment through a speaking order, as mandated by the GKN Driveshafts procedure.

Kunhayammed and Others v. State of Kerala
119 STC 505 · Reported
68
citing judgments

A Supreme Court speaking order dismissing a Special Leave Petition (SLP) has two implications: the statement of law contained therein constitutes a declaration of law under Article 141 of the Constitution, and its findings bind the parties and lower authorities.

PCIT v. Tupperware India Pvt. Ltd.
236 Taxmann 494 · 2016 · High Court
58
citing judgments

The incomplete disposal of an assessee's objections by the Assessing Officer makes the reassessment proceedings invalid. The Assessing Officer must dispose of the objections by a speaking order.

Home Finders Housing Ltd. v. ITO
404 ITR 611 · 2018 · High Court
56
citing judgments

Non-compliance with the GKN Driveshafts procedure, specifically not passing a speaking order on objections to reassessment before completing the assessment, is a curable procedural irregularity and does not nullify the assessment, particularly if the assessee did not request a speaking order.

Judgments citing speaking order

Rajeev Kumar Gupta, Mohalla Kheru, Naya Bazarganjdundwara vs. Income Tax Officer -3 (4), Hathras

In the result, the Assessee’s appeal is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 6132/DEL/2024[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi15 Apr 2025AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh, Hon’Bleasstt. Year : 2010-11 Rajeev Kumar Gupta, Vs. Ito, Ward 3(4), Hathras Mohalla Kheru, Naya Uttar Pradesh Bazarganjdundwara, Etah, Uttar Pradesh (Pan: Aaopg6112D) (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant By : None Respondent By : Shri Sanjay Kumar, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 15.04.2025 Date Of Pronouncement 15.04.2025 Order This Appeal Has Been Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 19.2.2024 Passed By The Nfac, Delhi For The Assessment Year 2010-11. 2. None Appeared On Behalf Of The Assessee, Despite Issue Of Notice For Hearing, Hence, I Am Proceeding Exparte Qua The Assessee, After Hearing The Ld. Dr & Perusing The Records. 3. I Have Heard The Ld. Dr & Perused The Records. Upon Careful Consideration, It Is Noted That In This Case Assessing Officer Has Passed An Exparte Order U/S. 144/147 Of The Act & In Appeal Ld. Cit(A) Has Also Passed The Exparte Order, Even Without Deciding The Same On Merits. In View Of The Aforesaid Factual Matrix & In The Interest Of Justice, I Remit Back The Issues In Dispute To The File Of The Ld. Cit(A) With The Directions To Decide The Same Afresh, After Giving Adequate Opportunity Of Being Heard To The Assessee & Pass A Speaking Order On The Merits Of The Case, For Which Ld. Dr Has No Objection. Assessee Is Also Directed To Fully Cooperate With The Ld. Cit(A) During The Proceedings. 4. In The Result, The Assessee’S Appeal Is Allowed For Statistical Purposes Order Pronounced In The Open Court On 15.04.2025. (Mahavir Singh)

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri Sanjay Kumar, Sr. DR
Section 144

with the directions to decide the same afresh, after giving adequate opportunity of being heard to the assessee and pass a speaking order on the merits of the case, for which Ld. DR has no objection. Assessee is also directed to fully cooperate with the Ld. CIT(A) during

Surinder Garg, Panipat vs. ITO Ward - 1, Panipat

In the result, the Assessee’s appeal is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 6085/DEL/2024[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi15 Apr 2025AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh, Hon’Bleasstt. Year : 2012-13 Surinder Garg, Vs. Ito, Ward-1, Panipat C/O J.B. Sharma, Adv. 72, Bmk Market, Nr Hotel Hive, Gt Road, Panipat Haryana (Pan: Agbpg4166C) (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant By : Shri J.B. Sharma, Adv. Respondent By : Shri Sanjay Kumar, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 15.04.2025 Date Of Pronouncement 15.04.2025 Order This Appeal Has Been Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 30.7.2024 Passed By The Nfac, Delhi For The Assessment Year 2012-13. 2. At The Outset, Ld. Ar For The Assessee Submitted That The Ld. Cit(A) Has Erred Both On Facts & In Law In Passing The Order Exparte Without Providing The Reasonable Opportunity Of Being Heard To The Assessee In Clear Violation Of Principle Of Natural Justice. He Further Submitted That Ld. Cit(A) Has Not Given Adequate Findings On The Issue Of Jurisdiction As Well As On Merits Of The Case. 3. I Have Heard The Rival Contentions & Perused The Records. Upon Careful Consideration, I Find That Ld. Cit(A) Has Not Discussed The Issues On Merits As Well On Jurisdiction Issue, Rather He Dismissed The Appeal On Account Of Non-Prosecution, Which Is Not Permissible. Hence, In The Interest Of Justice, I Remit Back The Issues In Dispute To The File Of The Ld. Cit(A) With The Directions To Pass A Reasonable & Speaking Order On The Jurisdictional Ground As Well As On Merits Of The Case, After Giving Adequate Opportunity Of Being Heard To The Assessee, For Which Ld. Dr Has No Objection. Assessee Is Also Directed To Fully Cooperate With The Ld. Cit(A) During The Proceedings. 4. In The Result, The Assessee’S Appeal Is Allowed For Statistical Purposes Order Pronounced In The Open Court On 15.04.2025. (Mahavir Singh)

For Appellant: Shri J.B. Sharma, AdvFor Respondent: Shri Sanjay Kumar, Sr. DR

justice, I remit back the issues in dispute to the file of the Ld. CIT(A) with the directions to pass a reasonable and speaking order on the jurisdictional ground as well as on merits of the case, after giving adequate opportunity of being heard to the assessee, for which

Maharashtra Cricket Association, Pune vs. ACIT(E), Pune

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

ITA 975/PUN/2024[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Pune11 Apr 2025AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Manish Borad & Ms. Astha Chandraआयकर अपील सं. / Ita Nos.1387 & 975/Pun/2024 धििाारण वर्ा / Assessment Years : 2011-12 & 2012-13 Maharashtra Cricket Association, Acit(E), Pune Gahunje Stadium, At Post Gahunje, Thehsil-Maval, Pune-412101 Vs. Pan : Aaatm2192D अपीलार्थी / Appellant प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent Assessee By : Shri C.H. Naniwadekar & Kiran Sanmane Department By : Shri Amol Khairnar Date Of Hearing : 16-01-2025 Date Of 11-04-2025 Pronouncement : आदेश / Order Per Astha Chandra, Jm : Two Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Directed Against The Two Separate Orders Dated 22.04.2024 & 12.03.2024 Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)/Nfac, Delhi [“Cit(A)”] Pertaining To Assessment Years (“Ays”) 2011-12 & 2012-13. Since The Issue(S) Involved Are Identical, These Were Heard Together & Are Being Disposed Of By This Common Order.

For Appellant: Shri C.H. Naniwadekar &For Respondent: Shri Amol Khairnar
Section 11Section 2(15)

including the immediate preceding year i.e. AY 2009-10. The Ld. AR submitted that the Ld. CIT(A) has passed a non-speaking order without himself dwelling into the merits of the case and summarily rejecting the assessee’s appeal based on the observations and findings ... case (supra). We also find some force in the arguments of the Ld. AR that the Ld. CIT(A) has passed a non-speaking order by simply upholding the observations and findings of the Ld. AO without himself going into the merits of the case and has also failed

Maharashtra Cricket Association, Pune vs. ACIT(E), Pune

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

ITA 1387/PUN/2024[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Pune11 Apr 2025AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Manish Borad & Ms. Astha Chandraआयकर अपील सं. / Ita Nos.1387 & 975/Pun/2024 धििाारण वर्ा / Assessment Years : 2011-12 & 2012-13 Maharashtra Cricket Association, Acit(E), Pune Gahunje Stadium, At Post Gahunje, Thehsil-Maval, Pune-412101 Vs. Pan : Aaatm2192D अपीलार्थी / Appellant प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent Assessee By : Shri C.H. Naniwadekar & Kiran Sanmane Department By : Shri Amol Khairnar Date Of Hearing : 16-01-2025 Date Of 11-04-2025 Pronouncement : आदेश / Order Per Astha Chandra, Jm : Two Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Directed Against The Two Separate Orders Dated 22.04.2024 & 12.03.2024 Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)/Nfac, Delhi [“Cit(A)”] Pertaining To Assessment Years (“Ays”) 2011-12 & 2012-13. Since The Issue(S) Involved Are Identical, These Were Heard Together & Are Being Disposed Of By This Common Order.

For Appellant: Shri C.H. Naniwadekar &For Respondent: Shri Amol Khairnar
Section 11Section 2(15)

including the immediate preceding year i.e. AY 2009-10. The Ld. AR submitted that the Ld. CIT(A) has passed a non-speaking order without himself dwelling into the merits of the case and summarily rejecting the assessee’s appeal based on the observations and findings ... case (supra). We also find some force in the arguments of the Ld. AR that the Ld. CIT(A) has passed a non-speaking order by simply upholding the observations and findings of the Ld. AO without himself going into the merits of the case and has also failed