CIT v. K.R. Chinni Krishna Chetty

246 ITR 121High Court2000#5243 most cited

What is CIT v. K.R. Chinni Krishna Chetty authority for?

For a penalty under section 271(1)(c) to be levied, there must be a definite finding by the Assessing Officer that the assessee concealed income or furnished inaccurate particulars. The mere revision of income or addition made during assessment does not automatically warrant a penalty.

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Also referred to as

CIT v. K.R. Chinni Krishna Chetty · section 271(1)(c) · penalty · concealment of income · furnishing inaccurate particulars · definite finding of concealment · discretion to levy penalty

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