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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)

Victory Marvel Seeds India Private Limited, Hyderabad vs. ITO., Ward (TDS)-2(3), Hyderabad

In the result, these three appeals of the Assessee are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 879/HYD/2025[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad31 Oct 2025AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao & Shri Manjunatha Gआ.अपी.सं /Ita Nos.722, 879 & 723/Hyd./2025 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years 2013-2014, 2014-2015 & 2015-2016 Victorymarvel Seeds India The Income Tax Officer, Private Limited, Ward-(Tds)-2(3), Secunderabad - Vs. Hyderabad. Pin – 500 004 500014 Pan Aaccv9056A. (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा""रती "ारा/Assessee By: Ca Kumar Pal Tated राज" व "ारा/Revenue By:: Sri Krishna Moorthy K. Sr. Ar सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 28.10.2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Pronouncement: 31.10.2025 आदेश/Order Per Vijay Pal Rao: These Three Appeals Ita Nos.722, 879 & 723/Hyd./2025 By The Assessee Are Directed Against The Three Separate Orders Dated 29.01.2025, 29.01.2025 & 12.02.2025 Of The Learned Cit(A)-National Faceless Appeal

For Appellant: CA Kumar Pal TatedFor Respondent: : Sri Krishna Moorthy K. Sr. AR
Section 200ASection 234E

were not decided on merits. Therefore, the impugned orders passed by the learned CIT(A) are not in accordance with the provisions of Section 250(6) the Income Tax Act, 1961. Accordingly, in the facts and circumstances of the case and in the interest of justice, the impugned orders

Victorymarvel Seeds India Private Limited, Hyderabad vs. ITO., Ward (TDS)-2(3), Hyderabad

In the result, these three appeals of the Assessee are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 723/HYD/2025[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad31 Oct 2025AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao & Shri Manjunatha Gआ.अपी.सं /Ita Nos.722, 879 & 723/Hyd./2025 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years 2013-2014, 2014-2015 & 2015-2016 Victorymarvel Seeds India The Income Tax Officer, Private Limited, Ward-(Tds)-2(3), Secunderabad - Vs. Hyderabad. Pin – 500 004 500014 Pan Aaccv9056A. (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा""रती "ारा/Assessee By: Ca Kumar Pal Tated राज" व "ारा/Revenue By:: Sri Krishna Moorthy K. Sr. Ar सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 28.10.2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Pronouncement: 31.10.2025 आदेश/Order Per Vijay Pal Rao: These Three Appeals Ita Nos.722, 879 & 723/Hyd./2025 By The Assessee Are Directed Against The Three Separate Orders Dated 29.01.2025, 29.01.2025 & 12.02.2025 Of The Learned Cit(A)-National Faceless Appeal

For Appellant: CA Kumar Pal TatedFor Respondent: : Sri Krishna Moorthy K. Sr. AR
Section 200ASection 234E

were not decided on merits. Therefore, the impugned orders passed by the learned CIT(A) are not in accordance with the provisions of Section 250(6) the Income Tax Act, 1961. Accordingly, in the facts and circumstances of the case and in the interest of justice, the impugned orders

Victorymarvel Seeds India Private Limited, Hyderabad vs. ITO., Ward (TDS)-2(3), Hyderabad

In the result, these three appeals of the Assessee are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 722/HYD/2025[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad31 Oct 2025AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao & Shri Manjunatha Gआ.अपी.सं /Ita Nos.722, 879 & 723/Hyd./2025 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years 2013-2014, 2014-2015 & 2015-2016 Victorymarvel Seeds India The Income Tax Officer, Private Limited, Ward-(Tds)-2(3), Secunderabad - Vs. Hyderabad. Pin – 500 004 500014 Pan Aaccv9056A. (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा""रती "ारा/Assessee By: Ca Kumar Pal Tated राज" व "ारा/Revenue By:: Sri Krishna Moorthy K. Sr. Ar सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 28.10.2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Pronouncement: 31.10.2025 आदेश/Order Per Vijay Pal Rao: These Three Appeals Ita Nos.722, 879 & 723/Hyd./2025 By The Assessee Are Directed Against The Three Separate Orders Dated 29.01.2025, 29.01.2025 & 12.02.2025 Of The Learned Cit(A)-National Faceless Appeal

For Appellant: CA Kumar Pal TatedFor Respondent: : Sri Krishna Moorthy K. Sr. AR
Section 200ASection 234E

were not decided on merits. Therefore, the impugned orders passed by the learned CIT(A) are not in accordance with the provisions of Section 250(6) the Income Tax Act, 1961. Accordingly, in the facts and circumstances of the case and in the interest of justice, the impugned orders

Ivrcl Indore Gujarat Tollways Limted, Hyderabad vs. DCIT., Circe-2(1), Hyderabad

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

ITA 1427/HYD/2025[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad31 Oct 2025AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Ravish Sooda N D Shri Madhusudan Sawdiaआ.अपी.सं /Ita No.1427/Hyd/2025 (िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2019-20) M/S Ivrcl Indore Gujarat Vs. Dy.Cit Tollways Ltd, Hyderabad Circle 2 (1) Pan:Aacci2461C Hyderabad (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा""रती "ारा/Assessee By: N O N E राज" व "ारा/Revenue By:: Smt. U. Mini Chandran, Cit(Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 28/10/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Pronouncement: 31/10/2025 आदेश/Order Per Madhusudan Sawdia, A.M.: This Appeal Is Filed By Ivrcl Indore Gujarat Tollways Ltd, (“The Assessee”), Feeling Aggrieved By The Order Passed By The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi (“Ld. Cit(A)”), Dated 08.07.2025 For The A.Y. 2019-20. 2. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal: “1. The Order Of The Cit(A) Is In Gross Violation Of The Provisions Of Law & Hence Is Bad In Law. 2 The Cit(A) Has Erred In Upholding The Order Of The Assessing Officer & Dismissing The Appeal.

For Appellant: N o n eFor Respondent: : Smt. U. Mini Chandran, CIT(DR)
Section 144Section 144BSection 147Section 250(6)

adjudicated the same on merits. Even in an ex parte appellate order, the Ld. CIT(A) is statutorily bound under section 250(6) of the Act to dispose of each ground of appeal by passing a speaking and reasoned order on merits. Failure to do so amounts to a procedural