CIT v. Chandershekher
151 ITR 433Supreme Court of India1985#3546 most cited
What is CIT v. Chandershekher authority for?
Interest levied under the Income Tax Act is in the nature of compensation and not a penalty.
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CIT v. Chandershekher · 151 ITR 433 · SC · interest as compensation · interest not penalty · income tax interest · levy of interest