Section 33(4) of the Income Tax Act
The decision most relied on for Section 33(4) is Commissioner of Income Tax Madras v. Chenniyappa Mudiliar (1 SCC 591), cited in 225 of the 91 judgments on BharatTax that turn on this section.
Leading authorities on Section 33(4)
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
(i) CWT v. Tohtah Industries Ltd.
205 ITR 52 · Reported
4
citing judgments
Judgments on Section 33(4)
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