Income Tax Act, 2025  ·  Chapter XVI — Appeals and Revision  ·  Section 357

Section 357
Appealable orders before Commissioner (Appeals)

IT Act 2025 Chapter XVI Effective 1 April 2026 Old: 482 246A
New Provision
Section 357, IT Act 2025
Replaces (IT Act 1961)
482 246A
Chapter
Chapter XVI — Appeals and Revision
Effective From
1 April 2026
Statutory Text — Section 357

y assessee or any deductor or any collector, aggrieved by any of the following orders, may appeal to the Commissioner (Appeals) against— (a) an order passed by a Joint Commissioner under section 231(4)(b); or (b) an order against the assessee where the assessee denies his liability to be assessed under this Act; or (c) an order being an intimation under section 270(1) or 399(1), where the assessee or the deductor or the collector objects to the adjustments made therein; or (d) any order of assessment under section 270(10), except an order passed in pursuance of directions of the Dispute Resolution Panel or an order referred to in section 274(12) or 271, where the assessee objects to the income assessed, or to the amount of tax determined, or to the amount of loss computed, or to the status under which he is assessed; or (e) an order of assessment, reassessment or recomputation under section 279 [except an order passed in pursuance of directions of the Dispute Resolution Panel or an order referred to in section 274(12)] or 283; or (f) an order made under section 169(3)(a); or (g) an order made under section 287 or 288 having the effect of enhancing the assessment or reducing a refund or an order refusing to allow

CH. XVIII - APPEALS, REVISIONS AND ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTIONS [SEC 356-389] the claim made by the assessee under either of the said sections except an order referred to in section 274(12); or (h) an order made under section 306 treating the assessee as the agent of a non-resident; or (i) an order made under section 313(2) or (4); or (j) an order made under section 315; or (k) an order made under section 398; or (l) an order made under section 431; or (m) an order made under section 434; or (n) an order imposing or enhancing a penalty under Chapter XXI; or (o) an order imposing a penalty under section 412; or (p) an order passed under section 294(1)(c); or (q) an order imposing a penalty under section 298(2); or (r) an order made by an Assessing Officer under the provisions of this Act in the case of such person or class of persons, as the Board may, having regard to the nature of the cases, the complexities involved and other relevant considerations, direct.

Shahi & Co. — Our Understanding
This section falls under Chapter XVI which governs appeals and revision — your right to challenge an assessment order before the Commissioner (Appeals), ITAT, High Court, and Supreme Court.
Practical Note: If you receive an adverse assessment order, the appeal must be filed within the prescribed time limit. Delay in filing appeals is a common compliance failure that results in forfeiture of the right to appeal.
Shahi & Co., Chartered Accountants
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Disclaimer: This is a reproduction of Section 357 of the Income Tax Act, 2025 (No. 30 of 2025) as published in the Official Gazette of India (CG-DL-E-22082025-265620) for informational and reference purposes only. Shahi & Co., Chartered Accountants makes no warranty as to completeness or accuracy. For the official authenticated text refer to egazette.gov.in or incometaxindia.gov.in. This does not constitute legal or tax advice.