306 ITR 277 (SC); K.P. Madhusudhanan v. CIT

236 ITR 977Supreme Court of India1999#1809 most cited

What is 306 ITR 277 (SC); K.P. Madhusudhanan v. CIT authority for?

When the difference between the income assessed and the income returned exceeds 20%, Explanation to section 271(1)(c) becomes applicable, casting the onus on the assessee. If the assessee fails to discharge this onus, the Assessing Officer is justified in imposing a penalty.

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Also referred to as

K.P. Madhusudhanan v. CIT · B.A. Balasubramaniam & Bros. Co Vs CIT · Section 271(1)(c) · Explanation to Section 271(1)(c) · Section 54F · income tax penalty · concealment of income · inaccurate particulars · assessed vs returned income difference · onus of proof · penalty imposition

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