Bharti Airtel Ltd. v. Union of India

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What is Bharti Airtel Ltd. v. Union of India authority for?

Initiation of proceedings under section 271A(2)(c) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, after a significant delay beyond the prescribed period renders the penalty order invalid.

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Also referred to as

Bharti Airtel Ltd. v. Union of India · Section 271A(2)(c) · penalty proceedings · delay in initiation · invalid penalty order · Income Tax Act 1961

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