SHRI DEVABHAI AHIR,AHMEDABAD vs. THE INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD- 7(2)(1), AHMEDABAD
What did the Tribunal hold?
The Tribunal held that since the quantum addition was deleted by a coordinate bench in earlier proceedings, the penalty levied on that addition cannot be sustained. Therefore, the penalty was deleted.
What were the facts?
The Assessing Officer made an addition of Rs. 13,00,000/- on account of unexplained investment under section 69. The CIT(A) confirmed this addition and initiated penalty proceedings under section 271(1)(c).
What were the issues?
Whether penalty under section 271(1)(c) can be levied when the primary addition under section 69 has been deleted.
Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?
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Before: SHRI MAHAVIR PRASAD & SHRI AMARJIT SINGH
PER SHRI MAHAVIR PRASAD, JUDICIAL MEMBER :
This is an appeal by the assessee against the order of the Commissioner of Income Tax(Appeals)-7, Ahm
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