Section 250(6) of the Income Tax Act

Income-tax Act, 2025: s.359

Section 250(6) falls under section 250 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, which corresponds to section 359 (Procedure in appeal) of the Income-tax Act, 2025.

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The decision most relied on for Section 250(6) is CIT v. Multiplan India Ltd. (38 ITD 320), cited in 2,267 of the 6,270 judgments on BharatTax that turn on this section.

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.

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.

Commissioner of Income Tax Madras v. Chenniyappa Mudiliar
1 SCC 591 · 1985 · Reported
225
citing judgments

The appellate tribunal must render a proper decision on both facts and law, disposing of an appeal on its merits rather than dismissing it solely due to the appellant's absence. This obligation is derived from Section 33(4) of the Income Tax Act, 1922, and reflects principles of natural justice.

Vijay Shrinivasrao Kulkarni v. Income-tax Appellate Tribunal
171 Taxmann.com 696 · 2025 · High Court
200
citing judgments

The ITAT fails to uphold natural justice when it doesn't address an infirmity regarding an assessee being denied a proper opportunity of being heard before the CIT(Appeals)/NFAC dismissed the matter ex-parte.

Commissioner of Income-tax (Central) Nagpur v. Premkumar Arjundas Luthra (HUF)
69 Taxmann.com 407 · 2016 · High Court
159
citing judgments

The Commissioner (Appeals) cannot dismiss an appeal for non-prosecution; the law does not empower them to do so. The appeal must be decided on merits and in writing, stating points for determination, decision, and reasons.

Judgments on Section 250(6)

Basudeb Ghosh, Burdwan vs. I.T.O., Ward-1(4), Burdwan

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is treated as allowed for statistical

ITA 2500/KOL/2019[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata03 Jan 2020AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri P.M. Jagtap, Hon’Ble-Kz & Sri Aby T. Varkey, Hon’Ble] I.T.A. No. 2500/Kol/2019 Assessment Year: 2015-16 Basudeb Ghosh.................…………………….......…..…………………....………………..………....……………Appellant C/O. Subash Agarwal & Associates Siddha Gibson 1, Gibson Lane Suite 213 2Nd Floor Kolkata – 700 069 [Pan: Amxpg 0859 L] Vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-1(4), Burdwan..............................……...........…...…………..…........Respondent Appearances By: Shri Subash Agarwal, Advocate, Appeared On Behalf Of The Assessee. Shri Jayanta Khanra, Jcit, Sr. D/R, Appearing On Behalf Of The Revenue Date Of Concluding The Hearing : January 3Rd, 2020 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : January 3Rd, 2020 O R D E R Per P.M. Jagtap, Vp-Kz :- This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of Ld. Cit(A)- Burdwan Dated 24.09.2019 Passed Ex-Parte Whereby He Dismissed The Appeal Of The Assessee For Non-Prosecution. 2. The Assessee In The Present Case Is An Individual Who Is Engaged In Trading Of Two-Wheelers & Retail Business. The Return Of Income For The Year Under Consideration Was Filed By Him On 31.03.2017 Declaring A Total Income Of Rs.2,88,750/-. In The Assessment Completed U/S 143(3) Vide An Order Dated 25.10.2017, The Total Income Of The Assessee Was Determined By The Ao At Rs.16,49,823/- After Making An Addition Of Rs.13,61,073/- Being Profit @8% On The Alleged Undisclosed Turnover. 3. Against The Order Passed By The Ao U/S 143(3), An Appeal Was Preferred By The Assessee Before The Ld. Cit(A). The Said Appeal Was Fixed For Hearing Before The Ld. Cit(A) On Two Occasions I.E. 05.03.2019 & 13.08.2019 & Since Nobody Appeared On Behalf Of The Assessee On The Said Dates, The Ld. Cit(A) Dismissed The Appeal Of The Assessee For Non-Prosecution Vide His Appellate Order Dated 24.09.2019 Passed Ex-Parte.

Section 143(3)Section 250

M/S Anjani Print Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata vs. I.T.O., Ward-10(1), Kolkata

Appeal is allowed for statistical purposes in above terms

ITA 1967/KOL/2019[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata31 Dec 2019AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri S. S. Godara, Jm आयकर अपीलसं./I.T.A No.1967/Kol/2019 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2014-15) M/S. Anjani Print Pvt. Ltd. Vs. Ito, Ward – 10(1), Kolkata Ripon Street, 5Th Floor, 5/1, Muzaffar Ahmed Street, Kolkata – 700 016. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aacca 1433 A (Appellant) .. (Respondent) Appellant By : Miss. Lata Goyal, Aca Respondent By : Shri Jayanta Khanra, Jcit, Sr. Dr सुनवाईक"तार"ख/ Date Of Hearing : 23/12/2019 घोषणाक"तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 31/12/2019 आदेश / O R D E R This Assessee’S Appeal For Assessment Year 2014-15 Arises Against The Commissioner Of Income Tax (A)-4, Kolkata Dated 14.05.2019 Passed In Case No.598/Cit(A)-4/16-17 Involving Proceedings U/S 143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961; In Short ‘The Act’. Heard Both The Parties. Case Files Perused. 2. It Transpires During The Course Of Hearing That The Cit(A)’S Lower Appellate Order Under Challenge Affirming The Assessing Officer’S Action Making Various Disallowance / Addition Has Been Passed Ex-Parte. Learned Departmental Representative Fails To Rebut The Clinching Fact That There Is No Indication About Actual Service Of Lower Appellate Proceedings Notice On The Assessee. The Cit(A) Has Also Not Adjudicated Upon Merits Of The Issue As Contemplated U/S 250(6) Of The Act Requiring Framing Of Points Of Determination Followed By A Detailed Adjudication. I Therefore Restore The Instant Lis Back To The Cit(A) For Fresh Adjudication As Per Law Within Three Effective Opportunities Of Hearing.

For Appellant: Miss. Lata Goyal, ACAFor Respondent: Shri Jayanta Khanra, JCIT, Sr. DR
Section 143(3)Section 250(6)

M/S. Dien Commercials (P) Ltd., Kolkata vs. ITO, Ward 11(4), Kolkata

ITA 747/KOL/2017[2007-08]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata31 Dec 2019AY 2007-08

Bench: Shri J. Sudhakar Reddy, Am & Shri S. S. Godara, Jm आयकर अपीलसं./I.T.A No.746/Kol/2017 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2005-06) M/S. Dien Commercials (P) Ltd. Vs. Dcit, Circle 11, Kolkata 22B, Cockler Lane, Kolkata – 700 029. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aabcd 5770 C (Appellant) .. (Respondent) आयकर अपीलसं./I.T.A No.747/Kol/2017 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2007-08) M/S. Dien Commercials (P) Ltd. Vs. Ito, Wd – 11(4), Kolkata 22B, Cockler Lane, Kolkata – 700 029. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aabcd 5770 C (Appellant) .. (Respondent) Appellant By : Shri S.K. Tulsiyan, Advocate Respondent By : Shri Supriyo Pal, Jcit, Sr. Dr सुनवाईक"तार"ख/ Date Of Hearing : 28/11/2019 घोषणाक"तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 31/12/2019 आदेश / O R D E R Per Shri S. S. Godara, Jm These Two Assessee’S Appeals For Assessment Year 2005-06 & 2007-08 Arise Against The Commissioner Of Income Tax (A) - 9, Kolkata’S Ex-Parte Orders; Both Dated 29.02.2016, Passed In Case No.674/Cit(A)-9/Cir-11/2014-15/Kol & 648/Cit(A)-9/Wd-11(4)/2014-15/Kol; Respectively, Involving Proceedings U/S 143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (In Short ‘The Act’). Heard Both The Parties. Case File Perused.

For Appellant: Shri S.K. Tulsiyan, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Supriyo Pal, JCIT, Sr. DR
Section 143(3)Section 250(6)

M/S. Dien Commercials (P) Ltd., Kolkata vs. DCIT, Circle-11, Kolkata

ITA 746/KOL/2017[2005-06]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata31 Dec 2019AY 2005-06

Bench: Shri J. Sudhakar Reddy, Am & Shri S. S. Godara, Jm आयकर अपीलसं./I.T.A No.746/Kol/2017 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2005-06) M/S. Dien Commercials (P) Ltd. Vs. Dcit, Circle 11, Kolkata 22B, Cockler Lane, Kolkata – 700 029. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aabcd 5770 C (Appellant) .. (Respondent) आयकर अपीलसं./I.T.A No.747/Kol/2017 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2007-08) M/S. Dien Commercials (P) Ltd. Vs. Ito, Wd – 11(4), Kolkata 22B, Cockler Lane, Kolkata – 700 029. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aabcd 5770 C (Appellant) .. (Respondent) Appellant By : Shri S.K. Tulsiyan, Advocate Respondent By : Shri Supriyo Pal, Jcit, Sr. Dr सुनवाईक"तार"ख/ Date Of Hearing : 28/11/2019 घोषणाक"तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 31/12/2019 आदेश / O R D E R Per Shri S. S. Godara, Jm These Two Assessee’S Appeals For Assessment Year 2005-06 & 2007-08 Arise Against The Commissioner Of Income Tax (A) - 9, Kolkata’S Ex-Parte Orders; Both Dated 29.02.2016, Passed In Case No.674/Cit(A)-9/Cir-11/2014-15/Kol & 648/Cit(A)-9/Wd-11(4)/2014-15/Kol; Respectively, Involving Proceedings U/S 143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (In Short ‘The Act’). Heard Both The Parties. Case File Perused.

For Appellant: Shri S.K. Tulsiyan, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Supriyo Pal, JCIT, Sr. DR
Section 143(3)Section 250(6)