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“Section 250(6)”

Section References (mined)Section 250Section 250(6)4,093 judgments

The decision most relied on for Section 250(6) is CIT v. Multiplan India Ltd. (38 ITD 320), cited in 2,267 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on Section 250(6)

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.

Estate of Late Tukojirao Holkar v. CWT
223 ITR 480 · 1997 · High Court
2,040
citing judgments

A court or tribunal is not bound to answer a reference or adjudicate an appeal on its merits if the party at whose instance the proceeding is made fails to appear at the hearing or take necessary steps for its proper conduct.

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.

CIT v. Premkumar Arjundas Luthra (HUF)
297 CTR 614 · 2017 · High Court
659
citing judgments

The Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) cannot dismiss an appeal for non-prosecution or default in appearance. Under Section 250(6) of the Income-tax Act, the CIT(A) must decide the appeal on its merits, even in an ex parte proceeding.

Collector, Land Acquisition, Anantnag & Anr. v. Mst. Katiji & Ors.
2 SCC 107 · 1987 · Supreme Court
451
citing judgments

Courts must adopt a liberal approach when considering applications for condonation of delay, preferring to decide cases on their merits rather than allowing technicalities of limitation to scuttle justice. This principle applies to ensure the substantive rights of parties are not defeated by minor delays.

CIT v. Nikunj Exim Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
372 ITR 619 · 2015 · High Court
391
citing judgments

Transactions defying human probability cannot be applied to isolated purchases if sales are accepted as genuine, and purchases cannot be disallowed without considering the entire transaction and documentary evidence. Failure to produce parties in an assessment proceeding may not be fatal to the assessee.

New Diwan Oil Mills v. CIT
296 ITR 495 · 2008 · High Court
351
citing judgments

The High Court can return a reference unanswered if the assessee fails to appear or provide assistance. This illustrates the broader principle that appellate authorities have inherent power to dismiss appeals for non-prosecution when a party does not effectively pursue their case.

Inder Singh v. State of Madhya Pradesh
2025 INSC 382 · 2025 · Supreme Court
267
citing judgments

Non-deliberate procedural delays caused by circumstances beyond control must be condoned in the interest of substantial justice, even if the delay is significant, such as over 1500 days.

Judgments citing Section 250(6)

Omkara Impex and Merchandise LLP, Ahmedabad vs. The ACIT, Circle-3(3)(2), Ahmedabad

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

ITA 809/AHD/2024[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad27 Feb 2025AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokarआयकर अपील सं/Ita No.809/Ahd/2024 निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Year : 2014-15 Omkara Impex & The Acit Merchandise Llp बनाम / Circle-3(3)(2) 301, Primate V/S. Ahmedabad – 380 015 Judges Bungalows Road Bodakdev Ahmedabad - 380 054 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan: Aaefo 2861 K (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Kushal Fofaria, Ar Revenue By : Shri Waghe Prasadrao, Sr.Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 26/02/2025 घोषणा की तारीख / Date Of Pronouncement: 27/02/2025 आदेश/Order Per Makarand V. Mahadeokar, Am: This Appeal By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 14/03/2024, Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi (Hereinafter Referred To As “Cit(A)"], Confirming The Order Of The Assessing Officer [Hereinafter Referred To As “Ao"] Under Section 147 R.W.S.144 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [Hereinafter Referred To As “The Act”] For The Assessment Year (Ay) 2014-15.

For Appellant: Shri Kushal Fofaria, ARFor Respondent: Shri Waghe Prasadrao, Sr.DR
Section 144Section 147Section 148Section 151Section 250(6)Section 271(1)(c)

stating the points for determination, the decision arrived at by the Ld. AO as well as the reasons for the decision, thereby violating section 250(6) of the Act. 4. The Ld. CIT(A) has erred in law and on facts in confirming the addition of Rs.69

Blueview Agencies Pvt. Ltd., Odisha vs. I.T.O., Ward - 5(3), Kolkata

The appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 2510/KOL/2024[2009-2010]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata27 Feb 2025AY 2009-2010

Bench: Shri Sonjoy Sarma & Shri Rakesh Mishrai.T.A. No.2510/Kol/2024 Assessment Year: 2009-10 Blueview Agencies Pvt. Ltd. .……………………………………..….……….Appellant Lamtibahal, Brajrajnagar, Jharsuguda – 768216, Odisha. [Pan: Aadcb6386Q] Vs. Ito, Ward-5(1), Kolkata….……..............................……........……...…..…..Respondent Appearances By: None Appeared On Behalf Of The Assessee. Shri Madanappa Raghuvir, Cit- Dr, Appeared On Behalf Of The Revenue. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : February 26, 2025 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : February 27, 2025 Order Per Sonjoy Sarma: The Present Appeal Has Been Preferred By The Assessee Against An Order Dated 04.10.2024 Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre [Hereinafter Referred To As ‘Cit(A)’] Passed U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act (Hereinafter Referred To As The ‘Act’). 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Filed Its Return For The Assessment Year 2009-10 By Declaring Total Income Of Rs.1,890/-. The Return Of The Assessee Was Processed U/S 143(1) Of The Act. The Assessee Derives Its Income From Share Dealing & Investments. The Assessing Officer On Examination Of The Balance Sheet & Profit & Loss Account Of The Assessee Found That Certain Expenses Which Were Disallowable Has Not Been Disallowed & Certain Income Did Not Disclose In Its Return. Therefore, The Assessing Officer Issued Notice U/S 148 & Subsequently, An Order U/S 147/143(3) Of The Act Was Passed By Determining Total Income Of Rs.27,650/-. Later On, The Ld. Cit, Kolkata-Ii Found That Requisite & Proper Enquiries Were Not Concluded Regarding The Identity

Section 142(1)Section 143(1)Section 147Section 148Section 14ASection 250Section 250(6)Section 263

opportunity of being heard to the assessee and to decide the appeal on merits of the case which is necessary in terms of section 250(6) of the Act. 7. In terms of the above, the appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes. Kolkata, the 27th February