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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)

Mr. Girish Kisandas Mehta, Pune vs. ITO Ward 9 (3), Pune

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

ITA 1259/PUN/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Pune29 Dec 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri R. K. Panda & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.1259/Pun/2025 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2018-19 Mr. Girish Kisandas Mehta, Vs. Ito, Ward-9(3), Pune. Mehta Niwas Bhairavnath Nagar, Kusgaon, Lonavala, Maval, Pune- 410401. Pan : Akepm3983A Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Shri Bhuvanesh Kankani Revenue By Smt. N. C. Shilpa : Date Of Hearing : 17.11.2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 29.12.2025 आदेश / Order Per Vinay Bhamore, Jm: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 17.03.2025 Passed By Ld. Cit(A)/Nfac For The Assessment Year 2018-19. 2. The Appellant Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal :- “1. On The Facts & Circumstances Prevailing In The Case & As Per Provisions & Scheme Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 ('The Act') It Be Held That The Assessment Proceedings Initiated U/S 147 Of The Act Are Invalid Since The Requisite Approval/Sanction U/S 151(Ii) Of The Act Is Not Taken. Accordingly, The Assessment Proceedings So Initiated Be Kindly Annulled & Appellant Be Granted Just & Proper Relief In This Respect.

For Appellant: Shri Bhuvanesh Kankani
Section 139Section 147Section 148Section 151Section 2(14)Section 80C

make further inquiry and report the result of the same to him as found in Section 250(4) of the Act. Further Section 250(6) of the Act obliges the CIT(A) to dispose of an appeal in writing after stating the points for determination and then render a decision

Amandeep Singh S/O Sh Kirpal Singh, Haryana vs. Sanjeev Kumar Sharma ITO Ward-1, Karnal

In the result, impugned order is set aside and appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purpose

ITA 7147/DEL/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Dec 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthyआअसं.7147/धिल्ली/2025 (नि.व. 2017-18) Amandeep Singh, Jatton Gate, Jattan Mohlla, Karnal, Haryana 132001 ...... अपीलार्थी/Appellant Pan: Eceps-7045-M बिाम Vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-1, ..... प्रनिवादी/Respondent Karnal, Haryana 132001 अपीलार्थी द्वारा/Appellant By : Shri Sumaksh Mahajan, Chartered Accountant प्रधििािीद्वारा/Respondent By : Shri Manoj Kumar, Sr. Dr सुिवाई की निथर्थ/ Date Of Hearing : 16/12/2025 घोषणा की निथर्थ/ Date Of Pronouncement : 16/12/2025 आदेश/Order Per Vikas Awasthy, Jm: This Appeal By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi [In Short ‘The Cit(A)’] Dated 07.10.2024, For The Assessment Year 2017-18. 2. The Appeal Is Time Barred By 311 Days. The Assessee Has Filed An Application Supported By An Affidavit Citing Reasons Causing Delay In Filing Of Appeal. After Perusal Of The Same, I Am Satisfied That Delay In Filing Of Appeal Is Not Intentional, The Delay Has Been Caused For The Reasons Stated In Petition Which Appears To Be Bonafide. Thus, Delay Of 311 Days In Filing Of Appeal Is Condoned & Appeal Is Admitted For Decision On Merits.

For Appellant: Shri Sumaksh Mahajan, Chartered AccountantFor Respondent: Shri Manoj Kumar, Sr. DR
Section 250(6)

ground of appeal raised by the assessee. The obligation on CIT(A) to dispose of appeal on merits flow from the provisions of section 250(6) of the Act. In view of the above legal position, the impugned order passed by the CIT(A) is unsustainable. Accordingly, the same

Shagun Goel, Delhi vs. CIT(A), Delhi

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

ITA 7142/DEL/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Dec 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthyआअसं.7142/धिल्ली/2025 (नि.व. 2018-19) Shagun Goel, Flat No. 373, Sangam Apartments, West Enclave, Pitampura, Delhi 110034 ...... अपीलार्थी/Appellant Pan: Aeupg-7813-B बिाम Vs. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), R. No. 380A Cr Building, Ip Estate, New Delhi 110002 ..... प्रनिवादी/Respondent अपीलार्थी द्वारा/Appellant By : None प्रधििािीद्वारा/Respondent By : Shri Manoj Kumar, Sr. Dr सुिवाई की निथर्थ/ Date Of Hearing : 15/12/2025 घोषणा की निथर्थ/ Date Of Pronouncement : 15/12/2025 आदेश/Order Per Vikas Awasthy, Jm: This Appeal By The Assessee Is Directed Against An Ex-Parte Order By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi [In Short ‘The Cit(A)’] Dated 15.10.2025, For Assessment Year 2018-19. 2. A Perusal Of The Assessment Order Shows That The Assessment In The Case Of Assessee For Ay 2018-19 Was Reopened On The Basis Of Information Received, That The Assessee Has Made Bogus Purchases To The Tune Of Rs.81,95,949/- From The Alleged Shell Entity M/S. Balaji Trading Company. The Assessee Is Engaged In Trading Of Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Metals. During The Course Of Assessment Proceedings

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri Manoj Kumar, Sr. DR
Section 147Section 250(6)Section 69C

appeal on merits. It is a well settled law that the CIT(A), being the First Appellate Authority, is statutorily 3 required under section 250(6) of the Act to dispose of the appeal by passing a speaking order on merits. The CIT(A) does not have the power