CIT v. Suraj Bhan
What is CIT v. Suraj Bhan authority for?
Penalty under Section 271(1)(c) for concealment of income is not automatically imposed merely because an assessee files a revised return showing higher income, particularly after a survey, if the income is offered to buy peace or avoid litigation. There is no deeming fiction for higher income declared during a survey akin to Explanation 5 or 5A for search cases.
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CIT v. Suraj Bhan · Suraj Bhan · 294 ITR 481 · Section 271(1)(c) penalty · revised return higher income · no automatic penalty · income declared after survey · buy peace of mind · explanation 5A inapplicable · concealment of income
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