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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)

Saffron Inc, Mumbai vs. The Income Tax Officer-31(1)(1), Mumbai

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

ITA 1169/MUM/2023[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai31 Jul 2023AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm & Shri Amarjit Singh, Am आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.1169/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2012-13) Saffron Inc बिधम/ Ito-31(1)(1) B/7, Shivkrupa Apartment, Kautilya Bhawan, Bandra Vs. Ground Floor, Old Kurla Complex, Bandra Nagardas Road, Andheri (E), Mumbai-400051. East, Mumbai-400069. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Abefs2784A (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Sumit Mantri Revenue By: Shri Suresh D. Gaikwad (Sr. Ar) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 10/07/2023 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 31/07/2023 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: This Is An Appeal Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax/Nfac, Delhi Dated 09.02.2023 For Assessment Year 2012-13. 2. The Main Grievance Of The Assessee Is Against The Action Of The Ld. Cit(A) Dismissing The Appeal Ex-Parte Order Without Giving An Opportunity Of Hearing To The Assessee. 3. At The Outset, The Ld. Ar Of The Assessee Submitted That Assessee Could Not Appear/Present Submission Before The Ld. Cit(A) Because Of Non-Receipt Of Notices Of Hearing, Which Caused The Non-Appearance Before The Ld. Cit(A). In Order To Buttress This Submission, Assessee Has Filed An Affidavit Sworn By The Partner [Of The Firm/Assessee] Shri Vikas Naresh Jain Wherein It Has Been Stated That The Email Id Furnished Before The Ld. Cit(A) Was Girdhariagarwal1000@Gmail.Com And, Since The Email Id Was Dis-Functional Due To Technical Snag

For Appellant: Shri Sumit MantriFor Respondent: Shri Suresh D. Gaikwad (Sr. AR)
Section 250(6)

file to the Ld. CIT(A) with a direction to adjudicate the grounds of appeal raised by the assessee in accordance to section 250(6) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (hereinafter “the Act”) law and the assessee is directed to file written submission/relevant documents to substantiate/ support the grounds