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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)

Shamji Maya & Sons, Bhuj vs. The Income Tax Officer, Ward-2, Bhuj

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed in above terms

ITA 93/RJT/2016[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot25 Jan 2023AY 2011-12

Bench: Mrs. Annapurna Gupta & Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar"नधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year: 2011-12 M/S. Shamji Maya & Sons, Vs. Income Tax Officer, Narayan Chambers, Ward-2, Bank Of Baroda Bldg., Bhuj-Kutch Station Road, Bhuj Pan : Abdfs 5703 J अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Kalpesh Doshi, Ar Revenue By : Shri B.D. Gupta, Sr. Dr सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing : 17.11.2022 घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date Of Pronouncement: 25.01.2023 आदेश/O R D E R Per Annapurna Gupta: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of Learned Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals)-3, Rajkot (Hereinafter Referred To As “Cit(A)”) Dated 19.02.2016 Passed U/S 250(6) Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961, (Hereinafter Referred To As “The Act”) For Assessment Year (Ay) 2011-12. 2. This Is A Recalled Matter. In The First Round Of Litigation, The Tribunal Vide Order Dated 30.07.2019 In Ita No.93/Rjt/2016 For The Assessment Year 2011-12, Had Dismissed The Appeal Of The Assessee. However, The Assessee Moved A Miscellaneous Application Praying Recall Of The Order On The Ground That The Alternate Contention Raised By The Assessee To Tax The Undisclosed Contract Receipts Of Rs.15,41,000/- On Estimated Basis, In View Of The Decision Of Hon’Ble Jurisdictional High Court In The Case Of Cit Vs.Industries, Reported In (2002) 124 Taxman 654 (Guj), As Relied Upon By The Assessee, Was Not Considered By The Tribunal While Adjudicating The Case. The Tribunal, Therefore, Vide Order Dated 16.09.2022 Recalled The Appeal In View Of The Judgement Of Hon’Ble

For Appellant: Shri Kalpesh Doshi, ARFor Respondent: Shri B.D. Gupta, Sr. DR
Section 250(6)

IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL, RAJKOT BENCH, RAJKOT BEFORE MRS. ANNAPURNA GUPTA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SHRI T.R. SENTHIL KUMAR