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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)

Yogeshkumar Manaharlal Hajariwala, Bharuch vs. ITO, Ward-2(4), Bharuch

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

ITA 1271/SRT/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Surat25 Mar 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg & Shri Bijayananda Prusethआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1271/Srt/2024 Assessment Year: (2017-18) (Hybrid Processing Hearing) Yogeshkumar Manaharlal Income Tax Officer, Ward- बनाम/ Hajariwala 3(2)(1), Surat, Room # 416, Vs. A/6, Ambiika Niketan, B/H Aaykar Bhavan, Majura Gate, Jalaram Mandir, Diva Road, Surat-395 001 Ankleshwar, Bharuch-395 004 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Ajmpt 4689 H (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ" /Respondent) िनधा"रती की ओर से /Appellant By Ms. Urvashi Shodhan, Ar राज" की ओर से /Respondent By Shri Mukesh Jain, Sr-Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing 05/03/2025 उद्घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement 25/03/2025

Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 250Section 69ASection 80C

After considering the contentions of both parties, we find that the CIT(A) has not passed an order as per the mandate of section 250(6) of the Act and dismissed the appeal of assessee only on the ground of non-compliance. The order passed ... clearly violative of the express provisions of section 250(6) of the Act, which provides that the appellate orders of the CIT(A) are to state the points arising in the appeal, the decision of the authority thereon and the reasons for such decisions. The underlying rationale of the provision

Harsha Mukesh Vora, Mumbai vs. Income Tax Officer 42(1)(2), Mumbai

In the result, with this direction appeal of the assessee is allowed for statical purpose

ITA 623/MUM/2025[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai25 Mar 2025AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh & Shri Girish Agrawalharsha Mukesh Vora Income Tax Officer 42(1)(2) 22, Vora Palace, M.G. Road, Vs. Kautilya Bhavan, Bandra Kurla Near Dena Bank, Kandivali West, Complex (Bkc), Mumbai 400067 Mumbai 400051 Pan No. Aaopv0839L Appellant/ Assessee Respondent/ Revenue Assessee Represented By Shri Priyank Ghia A/W. Simoni Shah Department Represented By Shri Nihar Ranjan Samal, Sr. Dr. Date Of Hearing 20/03/2025 Date Of Pronouncement 25/03/2025 Order Under Section 254(1) Of Income Tax Act. Per: Pawan Singh: 1. This Appeal By Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac)/ Ld. Cit(A) Dated 22.03.2023 For Assessment Year 2012-13 For Assessment Year (Ay 2012-13). 2. Rival Submissions Of Both The Parties Have Been Heard & Record Perused. The Learned Authorised Representative (Ld Ar) Of The Assessee Submit That While Filing Appeal Before Cit(A), The Assessee Has Given Email Address “Voramaulik @Yahoo.Com”. However, No Notice Was Sent Through Such Email. Notice Under Section 250 Of The Act Was Sent By Ld. Cit(A) At Different Email I.E. Prajapati.Ca@Gamil.Com. Copy Of Screen Shot Of Itba Portal Is Placed On Record. The Said Email Belongs To Her Earlier Chartered Accountant (Ca), Who Has Not Informed The Assessee Or Her Present Ca Thus, The Assessee Could Not Make Compliance In Time & Ultimately Appeal Of The Assessee Was Dismissed

Section 250Section 250(6)Section 254(1)

Considering the fact that Ld. CIT(A) has not discuss the merits of the case and it is not inconsonance with provision of Section 250(6) the Act, therefore, order passed by Ld. CIT(A) is set aside and the matter is restored back to the file