Union of India v. Dharmendra Textile Processors

306 ITR 277Supreme Court of India2008#136 most cited

What is Union of India v. Dharmendra Textile Processors authority for?

Penalty under Section 271(1)(c) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 is a strict civil liability, and willful concealment is not an essential ingredient for attracting it. The explanation appended to the section indicates this element of strict liability for concealment or furnishing inaccurate particulars of income.

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Union of India v. Dharmendra Textile Processors · 306 ITR 277 · section 271(1)(c) · penalty for concealment · furnishing inaccurate particulars · strict liability · civil liability · willful concealment not required · penalty assessment

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174 Taxmann 571212 CTR 432

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Judgments citing Union of India v. Dharmendra Textile Processors

Rashid D Lakdawala, Mumbai vs. ITO 20(2)(4), Mumbai

In the result, both the appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 5757/MUM/2014[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai29 Nov 2016AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh, Jm & Shri Rajesh Kumar, Am आयकर अपीऱ सं./I.T.A. No.5757/Mum/2014 (ननधधारण वषा / Assessment Years : 2009-10) बनधम/ Rashid D Lakdawala, Income Tax Officer 20(2)(4), Room No.409, 4Th Floor, C/O Citizen Timber Marg, Vs. Satellite 2, Opp Garden Gate, Piramal Chambers, Film City Road, Jijibhoy Lane, Goregaon East, Lalbaug, Parel, Mumbai--400063 Mumbai-400012 स्थधयी ऱेखध सं./ Pan :Aabpl6186F अपीऱार्थी की ओर से / Assessee By None प्रत्यर्थी की ओर से/Revenue By Shri B S Bist सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 24.10.2016 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : .11.2016 आदेश / O R D E R Per Rajesh Kumar, Am This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Challenging The Order Dated 4.7.2015 Passed By The Ld.Cit(A)-31, Mumbai Sustaining The Penalty U/S 271(1)(C) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 For The Assessment Year 2008-09. 2. Despite Service Of Notice Through Rpad None Appeared On Behalf Of The Assessee On The Appointed Date Of Hearing , We, Therefore, Proceed To Decide The Appeal Ex-Parte On Merit After Hearing The Ld. Dr.

Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 271(1)Section 271(1)(c)

…orrect computation is not filed or that which is filed is not accurate, then the assessee would be liable to penalty under section 271(1)(c) of the Act. 5.3 In the decision rendered by the Supreme Court in the case of Dharmendra Textile Processors reported at 306 ITR 277, the Apex Court Clarified that mensrea was not required to be proved for levy of penalty but also held that levy of penalty is not automatic if he assessee can furnish a bonafide explanation. 5.4 In the case of CIT V/s vs Zoom Communication Pvt Ltd it has been held as under : 4 20. The Court cannot overlook the fact that only a small percentage…