Harshad Shantilal Mehta v. Custodian & Ors.
231 ITR 871Supreme Court of India1998#2744 most cited
What is Harshad Shantilal Mehta v. Custodian & Ors. authority for?
The definition of 'tax' under the Income Tax Act does not include interest, penalties, or fees, as these are considered separate concepts under the law. The case supports the distinction between tax and other levies.
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Harshad Shantilal Mehta · definition of tax · interest · penalty · fees · separate concepts · Income Tax Act · section 115WA · tax vs interest
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