Section 250 of the Income Tax Act

Income-tax Act, 2025: s.359

Section 250 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 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 is Collector, Land Acquisition v. Mst. Katiji (167 ITR 471), cited in 3,926 of the 26,976 judgments on BharatTax that turn on this section.

Leading authorities on Section 250

Collector, Land Acquisition v. Mst. Katiji
167 ITR 471 · 1987 · Supreme Court
3,926
citing judgments

Delay in filing appeals, when supported by sufficient or justifiable cause, should be condoned with a liberal approach to ensure substantial justice. This principle prioritizes the cause of justice over mere technicalities.

CIT v. Vegetable Products Ltd.
88 ITR 192 · 1973 · Supreme Court
2,664
citing judgments

When two equally plausible interpretations of a taxing provision are possible, or when conflicting views exist from non-jurisdictional High Courts, the interpretation that favors the assessee must be adopted.

CIT v. Manjunatha Cotton & Ginning Factory
359 ITR 565 · 2013 · High Court
2,590
citing judgments

A penalty notice issued under section 274 read with section 271(1)(c) is invalid if it fails to specify whether the penalty proceedings are initiated for concealment of income or for furnishing inaccurate particulars of income. This non-specification vitiates the penalty proceedings.

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.

CIT v. Reliance Petroproducts Pvt. Ltd.
322 ITR 158 · 2010 · Supreme Court
2,228
citing judgments

Penalty under Section 271(1)(c) for furnishing inaccurate particulars or concealment of income is not automatically leviable if the assessee has made a full disclosure of all particulars and the addition or disallowance arises from a difference of opinion.

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.

Goetze (India) Ltd. v. CIT
284 ITR 323 · 2006 · Supreme Court
1,842
citing judgments

An assessee cannot raise a new claim or a claim not made in the original or revised return of income for the first time directly before the Assessing Officer during assessment proceedings.

Fatehraj Singhvi v. UOI
73 Taxmann.com 252 · 2016 · High Court
1,778
citing judgments

Late fees under section 234E are not applicable for periods prior to June 1, 2015, as the amendment to section 200A inserting clause (c) was effective from that date.

Radhasoami Satsang v. CIT
193 ITR 321 · 1992 · Supreme Court
1,695
citing judgments

The principle of consistency applies in tax matters, meaning a fundamental aspect found to be true in one assessment year should not be changed in a subsequent year if the order was not challenged.

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.

Judgments on Section 250

Sushma Devi Bihani, Kolkata vs. Assessing Officer, Delhi

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 878/KOL/2023[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata16 Nov 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg, Hon’Ble & Dr. Manish Borad, Hon’Blei.T.A. No. 878/Kol/2023 Assessment Year: 2014-15 Sushma Devi Bihani Assessing Officer, Nfac, 18/1B, Hindustan Road Vs Delhi Gariahat Kolkata - 700029 [Pan : Aeopb5488B] अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri B.K. Agarwal, A/R Revenue By : Shri Sallong Yaden, Addl. Cit, D/R सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 17/10/2023 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 16/11/2023 आदेश/O R D E R Per Dr. Manish Borad: The Present Appeal Is Directed At The Instance Of The Assessee Against The Order Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi (Hereinafter The “Ld. Cit(A)”) Dt. 28/06/2023, Passed U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (“The Act”) For The Assessment Year 2014-15. 2. Sole Grievance Of The Assessee Is That The Ld. Cit(A) Erred In Confirming The Penalty U/S 271B Of The Act At Rs. 82,885/- Levied By The Assessing Officer For Not Getting The Books Of Accounts Audited U/S 44Ab Of The Act. 3. At The Outset, The Ld. Counsel For The Assessee Submitted That The Turnover Of The Assessee Is Only Rs. 65,42,350/- & The Same Is Duly Supported By The Contract Notes & It Is Not The Case Of The Totaling Of Favourable & Unfavorable Difference Of The Transactions Carried Out During The Period But, In All Six Transaction Of Purchase & Six

For Appellant: Shri B.K. Agarwal, A/RFor Respondent: Shri Sallong Yaden, Addl. CIT, D/R
Section 250Section 271BSection 44A

Skp Securities Ltd., Kolkata vs. DCIT, C.C-2(2), Kol, Kolkata

In the result, the appeal of the assessee stands allowed

ITA 611/KOL/2023[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata16 Nov 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg & Dr. Manish Boradi.T.A No.611/Kol/2023 Assessment Year: 2014-15 Skp Securities Ltd……………...................................................……Appellant 33A, J L Nehru Road, Park Street, Kolkata. [Pan: Aaecs3847A] Vs. Dcit, C.C-2(2), Kolkata................................……........……...…..…..Respondent Appearances By: Shri Akshay Ringasia, Ar, Appeared On Behalf Of The Appellant. Shri B. K. Singh, Jcit- Sr. Dr, Appeared On Behalf Of The Respondent. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : September 04, 2023 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : November 16, 2023 आदेश / Order संजय गग", "या"यक सद"य "वारा / Per Sanjay Garg: The Present Appeal Has Been Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 22.03.2023 Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre (Hereinafter Referred To As The ‘Cit(A)’) Passed U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act (Hereinafter Referred To As The ‘Act’). 2. The Assessee In This Appeal Has Taken The Following Grounds Of Appeal: “1. That The Ld. Lower Authorities Erred In Law & In Fact By Making An Addition Of Inr 1,00,270 Under Section 14A When The Assessee Had Sufficient Fund To Make Investment Out Of Own Funds. 2. That The Ld. Lower Authorities Erred In Law & In Fact By Making An Addition Of Inr 1,00,270 Under Section 14A When The Assessee Did Not Earn Any Exempted Income In The First Place.

Section 14ASection 250

M/S. Everyday Commercial Pvt. Ltd., Rajasthan vs. ITO, Ward - 2(2), Kolkata

ITA 301/KOL/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata16 Nov 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg, Hon’Ble & Dr. Manish Borad, Hon’Blei.T.A. No. 301/Kol/2023 Assessment Year: 2018-19 M/S. Everyday Commercial Pvt. Ltd. Income Tax Officer, Ward – House No. 3, Chawla Colony Vs 2(1), Kolkata Near Toll Tax Behind Power House Sikar Road, Tatiyawas Jaipur - 302019 [Pan : Aabce0994P] अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Miraj D. Shah, A/R Revenue By : Shri P.P. Barman, Addl. Cit, Sr. D/R सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 26/09/2023 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 16/11/2023 आदेश/O R D E R Per Dr. Manish Borad: The Present Appeal Is Directed At The Instance Of The Assessee Against The Order Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi (Hereinafter The “Ld. Cit(A)”) Dt. 02/02/2023, Passed U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (“The Act”) For The Assessment Year 2018-19. 2. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal:- “1. That The Order U/S 250 Is Bad In Law As Well As On Facts Of The Case. 2. That The Hon'Ble Cit, Nfac Erred In Law As Well As On Facts Of The By Confirming The Addition In Respect Of Rental Income Of Rs 1,80,000/- By Treating The Same As Income From Other Sources. 3. That The Hon'Ble Cit, Nfac Erred In Law As Well As On Facts Of The Case By Confirming The Disallowance In Respect Of Interest On Borrowed Capital Of Rs 24,99,064/-Which Was Claimed U/S 24(B) Under The Head Of Income From House Property By The Assessee 4. That The Appellant Craves To Leave, Add, Amend Or Adduce Any Of The Grounds Of Appeal During The Course Of Assessment Proceedings.”

For Appellant: Shri Miraj D. Shah, A/RFor Respondent: Shri P.P. Barman, Addl. CIT, Sr. D/R
Section 24Section 250

M/S. Abhilasha Exports Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata vs. I.T.O., Ward - 15(1), Kolkata

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

ITA 73/KOL/2023[2011-2012]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata15 Nov 2023AY 2011-2012

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg, Hon’Ble & Dr. Manish Borad, Hon’Blei.T.A. No. 73/Kol/2023 Assessment Year: 2011-12 M/S. Abhilasha Exports Pvt. Ltd. Income Tax Officer, Ward- C/O M/S. Salarpuria Jajodia & Co. Vs 15(1), Kolkata 7, C.R. Avenue 3Rd Floor Kolkata - 700072 [Pan : Aahca5909J] अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : None Revenue By : Shri Abhijit Kundu, Cit, D/R सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 25/09/2023 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 15/11/2023 आदेश/O R D E R Per Dr. Manish Borad: The Present Appeal Is Directed At The Instance Of The Assessee Against The Order Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi (Hereinafter The “Ld. Cit(A)”) Dt. 29/12/2023, Passed U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (“The Act”) For The Assessment Year 2011-12. 2. When The Assessee Was Called For, None Appeared On Behalf Of The Assessee. Perusal Of The Record Indicates That In The Past, Shri Siddharth Jhajharia, Was Appearing As Authorised Representative But Vide Letter Dt. 25/09/2023, He Submitted That Due To Some Unavoidable Reasons, He Intends To Withdraw His Power & Has Informed The Assessee Company To Collect The No Objection From Him. We Also Observe That During The Course Hearing Before The Ld. Cit(A), Assessee Failed To Appear On Various Dates Of Hearing & Ld. Cit(A) Framed An 2

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri Abhijit Kundu, CIT, D/R
Section 143(3)Section 144Section 234BSection 250

M/S. Colour Realtors Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata vs. I.T.O., Ward - 2(2), Kolkata

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

ITA 31/KOL/2023[2013-2014]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata15 Nov 2023AY 2013-2014

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg, Hon’Ble & Dr. Manish Borad, Hon’Blei.T.A. No. 31/Kol/2023 Assessment Year: 2013-14 M/S. Colour Realtors Private Limited Income Tax Officer, Ward- 85, Bentick Street Vs 2(2), Kolkata 5Th Floor Kolkata - 700001 [Pan : Aadcc9668G] अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri K.M. Roy, A/R Revenue By : Shri S. Datta, Cit D/R सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 06/09/2023 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 15/11/2023 आदेश/O R D E R Per Dr. Manish Borad: The Present Appeal Is Directed At The Instance Of The Assessee Against The Order Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi (Hereinafter The “Ld. Cit(A)”) Dt. 16/11/2022, Passed U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (“The Act”) For The Assessment Year 2013-14. 2. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal:- “1. For That The Order Of The Ld Cit(A) Is Unjustified & Bad In Law As Ld Cit(A) Has Failed To Fulfil Its Statutory Obligations By Not Considering The Facts & Merits Of The Case While Disposing Off The Appeal. 2. For That The Ld Cit(A) Has Erred In Passing The Order Without Giving Any Opportunity To The Assessee For Making Its Submission & Also Failed To Serve The Notices On The Assessee Since No Intimation Of The Notices Was Sent To Assessee Over E-Mail Or Sms. 3. For That Ld. Ao Erred In Treating The Genuine Purchases Of The Assessee As Bogus & Making Addition Of Rs. 49,26,85,000 As Bogus Purchase U/S 68. For That Ld. Ao Erred In Treating The Amount Of Sundry Creditors Of Rs. 14,16,17,433 As Unexplained Cash Credit U/S 68. 4. For That Ld. Ao Erred In Invoking The Provisions Of Section 14A Read With Rule 8D Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 & In Disallowing An Amount Of Rs. 22,150. 5. For That The Appellant Craves Leaves To Add, Alter Or Amend Any Ground Before Or At The Time Of Hearing.”

For Appellant: Shri K.M. Roy, A/RFor Respondent: Shri S. Datta, CIT D/R
Section 133(6)Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 14ASection 250Section 68