SHRI. BALAJI VIVIDODEESHAGALA SOUHARDA SAHAKARI SANGHA NIYAMITA,HAVERI vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD-1, HAVERI
In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes
ITA 827/BANG/2025[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore26 Aug 2025AY 2019-20
Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed & Shri Keshav Dubeyassessment Year: 2019-20
For Appellant: Shri Siddhesh Nagraj Gaddi, ARFor Respondent: Shri Ganesh R Ghale, Standing Counsel for Department
Section 139(4)Section 143(1)Section 80P
condoning delay, provided there is no mala fide intention. In the present case, there is nothing on record to suggest that the assessee deliberately delayed the filing. On the contrary, the explanation is supported by surrounding circumstances, including disruption due to the pandemic and negligence of the tax consultant, which constitute “sufficient cause” within the meaning of section 249(3