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PenaltySection 271(1)(c)Section 271(1)(c)2,901 judgments

The decision most relied on for concealment of income is CIT v. Manjunatha Cotton & Ginning Factory (359 ITR 565), cited in 2,590 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on concealment of income

CIT v. Manjunatha Cotton & Ginning Factory
359 ITR 565 · 2013 · High Court
2,590
citing judgments

A penalty notice issued under section 274 read with section 271(1)(c) is invalid if it fails to specify whether the penalty proceedings are initiated for concealment of income or for furnishing inaccurate particulars of income. This non-specification vitiates the penalty proceedings.

CIT v. Reliance Petroproducts Pvt. Ltd.
322 ITR 158 · 2010 · Supreme Court
2,228
citing judgments

Penalty under Section 271(1)(c) for furnishing inaccurate particulars or concealment of income is not automatically leviable if the assessee has made a full disclosure of all particulars and the addition or disallowance arises from a difference of opinion.

CIT v. SSA’s Emerald Meadows
73 Taxmann.com 248 · 2016 · Supreme Court
953
citing judgments

A notice issued under Section 274 read with Section 271(1)(c) is invalid if it fails to specify whether penalty proceedings are for concealment of particulars of income or furnishing inaccurate particulars of income. Such lack of specificity vitiates the penalty proceedings.

Ashok Pai v. CIT
292 ITR 11 · 2007 · Supreme Court
812
citing judgments

“Concealment of particulars of income” and “furnishing inaccurate particulars of income” are two distinct offences under Section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act. A penalty cannot be levied under one limb if the show cause notice or basis for penalty specifies the other, as this constitutes a complete variance in the reasons for assuming jurisdiction.

CIT v. SSA’s Emerald Meadows
73 Taxmann.com 241 · 2016 · High Court
791
citing judgments

A penalty notice under section 271(1)(c) read with section 274 of the Income Tax Act is invalid if it fails to specify whether the penalty is for concealment of income or for furnishing incorrect particulars of income.

Mr. Mohd. Farhan A. Shaikh v. ACIT
434 ITR 1 · 2021 · High Court
672
citing judgments

A penalty notice issued under section 274 read with section 271(1)(c) is invalid if it fails to specify the exact charge by not striking off the irrelevant limb (concealment of income or furnishing inaccurate particulars of income). Such an omnibus or vague notice renders the penalty proceedings bad in law, and any penalty imposed on its basis is liable to be quashed.

Dilip N. Shroff v. JCIT
291 ITR 519 · 2007 · Supreme Court
565
citing judgments

A penalty notice issued under Section 271(1)(c) is invalid if the Assessing Officer fails to strike out the inapplicable limb (concealment or furnishing inaccurate particulars) from the standard proforma, indicating non-application of mind. The initial burden of proving concealment or inaccurate particulars rests on the Revenue.

CIT v. Kaushalya
216 ITR 660 · 1995 · High Court
511
citing judgments

A penalty levied under Section 271(1)(c) for concealment or furnishing inaccurate particulars of income is not invalidated by the Assessing Officer's failure to strike off irrelevant portions in the show cause notice, provided the assessee understood the exact charge and suffered no prejudice, indicating an application of mind by the AO.

Judgments citing concealment of income

D.Srinivas Vyas, Chennai vs. ITO Non Corporate Ward 12(5), Chennai

In the result, all the appeals filed by both the assessees are dismissed

ITA 2692/CHNY/2018[2002-03]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai30 Nov 2022AY 2002-03

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos. 2691 & 2692/Chny/2018 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years:2001-02 & 2002-03 Shri D. Srinivas Vyas, Vs. The Income Tax Officer, No. 1, D Block, Eashwaran Koil Non Corporate Ward 12(5), Street, West Mambalam, Chennai. Chennai 600 033. [Pan:Abvpv4760G] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos. 2693, 2694, 2695, 2696, 2697 & 2698/Chny/2018 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years:1998-99, 99-2000, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03 & 2003-04 Gayathri Devi Vyas, D. Srinivas Vyas, Vs. The Income Tax Officer, Manohar Vyas, Vijay Shri, Legal Heirs Non Corporate Ward 12(5), Of Late Shri Durga Das Vyas, No. 1, D Chennai. Block, Eashwaran Koil Street, West Mambalam, Chennai 600 033. [Pan:Adapv2591C] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri N.V. Balaji, Advocate & Ms. N.V. Lakshmi, Advocate ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Shri P. Sajit Kumar, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 23.11.2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 30.11.2022 आदेश /O R D E R Per V. Durga Rao: These Appeals Filed By The Two Different Assessees Are Directed Against The Respective Orders Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax

For Appellant: Shri N.V. Balaji, Advocate &For Respondent: Shri P. Sajit Kumar, JCIT
Section 271(1)(c)

Principal Commissioner as the case may be. The Assessing Officer shall also bring on record the reasons for initiating penalty proceeding either for concealment of income or for providing inaccurate particulars of such income and also examine whether penalty can be levied when the assessments were made on protective basis ... ITAT has directed the Assessing Officer that “the Assessing Officer shall also bring in record the reasons for initiating penalty proceedings either for concealment of income or for providing inaccurate particulars of such income and also examine whether penalty 9 I.T.A. No.2691 & 2692/Chny/18 & 2693 to 2698/Chny/18 can be levied when

D.Srinivas Vyas, Chennai vs. ITO Non Corporate Ward 12(5), Chennai

In the result, all the appeals filed by both the assessees are dismissed

ITA 2691/CHNY/2018[2001-02]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai30 Nov 2022AY 2001-02

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos. 2691 & 2692/Chny/2018 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years:2001-02 & 2002-03 Shri D. Srinivas Vyas, Vs. The Income Tax Officer, No. 1, D Block, Eashwaran Koil Non Corporate Ward 12(5), Street, West Mambalam, Chennai. Chennai 600 033. [Pan:Abvpv4760G] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos. 2693, 2694, 2695, 2696, 2697 & 2698/Chny/2018 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years:1998-99, 99-2000, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03 & 2003-04 Gayathri Devi Vyas, D. Srinivas Vyas, Vs. The Income Tax Officer, Manohar Vyas, Vijay Shri, Legal Heirs Non Corporate Ward 12(5), Of Late Shri Durga Das Vyas, No. 1, D Chennai. Block, Eashwaran Koil Street, West Mambalam, Chennai 600 033. [Pan:Adapv2591C] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri N.V. Balaji, Advocate & Ms. N.V. Lakshmi, Advocate ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Shri P. Sajit Kumar, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 23.11.2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 30.11.2022 आदेश /O R D E R Per V. Durga Rao: These Appeals Filed By The Two Different Assessees Are Directed Against The Respective Orders Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax

For Appellant: Shri N.V. Balaji, Advocate &For Respondent: Shri P. Sajit Kumar, JCIT
Section 271(1)(c)

Principal Commissioner as the case may be. The Assessing Officer shall also bring on record the reasons for initiating penalty proceeding either for concealment of income or for providing inaccurate particulars of such income and also examine whether penalty can be levied when the assessments were made on protective basis ... ITAT has directed the Assessing Officer that “the Assessing Officer shall also bring in record the reasons for initiating penalty proceedings either for concealment of income or for providing inaccurate particulars of such income and also examine whether penalty 9 I.T.A. No.2691 & 2692/Chny/18 & 2693 to 2698/Chny/18 can be levied when

DCIT -32(1), Mumbai vs. M/S. Adinathay Enterprises, Mumbai

In the result, the appeal filed by the revenue stands dismissed

ITA 1508/MUM/2022[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai30 Nov 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla, Jm & Shri S. Rifaur Rahman, Am आयकरअपीलसं./ I.T.A. No. 1508/Mum/2022 (निर्धारणवर्ा / Assessment Year: 2012-13) M/S Adinathya Dcit- 32(1), Enterprises, R. No. 702, 7Th Floor, बिधम/ Shop No. 6, Harjas Chs Kautilya Bhavan, Bandra Ltd. Divine Home Vs. Kurla Complex, Bandra Colony, Borivali (W)M (East), Mumbai-400 021 Mumbai-400 103 स्थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./ Pan No. Aaqfa1188F (अपीलाथी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) : अपीलाथीकीओरसे/ Appellant By : Shri Manoj Sinha, Ld. Dr प्रत्यथीकीओरसे/Respondent By : Shri Mahesh Dumane, Ld. Ar सुनवाईकीतारीख/ : 26.09.2022 Date Of Hearing घोषणाकीतारीख / : 30.11.2022 Date Of Pronouncement आदेश / O R D E R Per Amit Shukla: The Aforesaid Appeal Has Been Filed By The Revenue Against The Impugned Order Dated 22.12.2021, Passed By Ld. National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi In Relation To Penalty Proceedings U/S 271(1)(C) For Ay 2012-13. 2

For Appellant: Shri Manoj Sinha, Ld. DRFor Respondent: Shri Mahesh Dumane, Ld
Section 271(1)(c)

cannot be held that the purchases are bogus. Purchases cannot be held to have been made outside books on which the charge of concealment of income can be levied. Otherwise also, the addition has been made 4 I.T.A. No. 1508/Mum/2022 M/s Adinathya Enterprises simply by estimating GP rate ... purchases and such estimation does not mean that there was any concealment of income which was found or detected, once the source of purchases were proved from various evidences as discussed above and the trading results have not been disturbed. Accordingly, we are of the view that

Ramesh J. Thakkar, Mumbai vs. Income Tax Officer 26(3)(6), Mumbai

In the result Appeal of the Assessee is allowed

ITA 823/MUM/2022[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai29 Nov 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla, Jm आयकरअपीलसं./ I.T.A. No. 823/Mum/2022 (निर्धारणवर्ा / Assessment Year: 2012-13) Income Tax Officer Ramesh J. Thakkar 26(3)(6) Mumbai 51, Moti Sagar,3Rd Road बिधम/ Aayakar Bhavan, M.K. Floor, Ganesh Gawde Road, Vs. Road, Church Gate, Mulund(W), Mumbai- Mumbai-400020 400080 स्थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./ Pan No. Aabpt4367L (अपीलाथी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) : अपीलाथीकीओरसे/ Appellant By : Shri. Mehul Shah प्रत्यथीकीओरसे/Respondent By : Ms. Neeta Jeph सुनवाईकीतारीख/ : 01.09.2022 Date Of Hearing घोषणाकीतारीख / : 30.11.2022 Date Of Pronouncement आदेश / O R D E R Per Amit Shukla: The Aforesaid Appeal Has Been Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 17.03.2021, Passed By National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi For The Quantum Of Assessment Passed U/S 147/143(3), For The Ay 2012-13. 2

For Appellant: Shri. Mehul ShahFor Respondent: Ms. Neeta Jeph
Section 132(4)Section 147Section 68

THAKKAR Penalty proceedings u/s 271(1)(c) r.w.s 274 of the IT Act, 1961 is initiated separately for famishing inaccurate particulars and concealment of income.” 8. Ld. first Appellate authority has simply confirmed the order of the Assessing Officer in the following manner. “The appellant in the appellate proceedings have

Shri Rajnish C. Bharti, Mumbai vs. Pr. CIT -30, Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is hereby allowed

ITA 311/MUM/2021[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai22 Nov 2022AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm & Shri Amarjit Singh, Am आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.311/Mum/2021 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Years: 2010-11) Shri Rajnish C. Bharti बिधम/ Pcit-30, Mumbai 506B, Rajendra Vihar Room No. 540, 5Th Floor, Vs. Evershine Nagar, Malad Kautilya Bhavan, C-41 To West, Mumbai-400064. C-43, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E)-400051. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aabpb6150F (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri C. V. Jain Revenue By: Ms. Mahita Nair (Sr. Ar) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 12/10/2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 22/11/2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: This Is An Appeal Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld. Principal Commissioner Of Income Tax-30, Mumbai Dated 04.03.2020 For Assessment Year 2010-11 Passed Under Section 263 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As “The Act”).

For Appellant: Shri C. V. JainFor Respondent: Ms. Mahita Nair (Sr. AR)
Section 143(3)Section 147Section 263

issue involved in the. case of the HUF is completely different. Penalty proceedings under section 271(1)(c) is initiated separately for concealment of income. 8. Considering the above, total income of the assessee is computed as under: 1 Total income as per return filed

Income Tax Officer, Ward-2(1)(2), Mumbai vs. M/S Creation Publicity Private Limited, Mumbai

In the result, all the appeals filed by the assessee are dismissed

ITA 5304/MUM/2019[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai31 Oct 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla, Jm & Shri Prashant Maharishi, Am आयकरअपीलसं./ I.T.A. No.5302, 5303 & 5304/Mum/2019 (निर्धारणवर्ा / Assessment Year: 2010-11, 2011-12 & 2012-13) M/S. Creation Publicity Income Tax Officer- Limited., Ward-2(1)(2), बिधम/ 4, Parekh Vora Chamber, 66, Room No.543, 5Th Floor, Vs. Nagindas Master Road, Fort, Aayakar Bhavan, Mumbai- 400 001 M.K.Road, Mumbai-400 020. स्थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./ Pan No. Aabcc2192B (अपीलाथी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) : अपीलाथीकीओरसे/ Appellant By : Shri. Hemant Vora(Ca) प्रत्यथीकीओरसे/Respondent By : Shri. Praveen Shekhar, Sr.Ar सुनवाईकीतारीख/ : 02.08.2022 Date Of Hearing घोषणाकीतारीख / : 31.10.2022 Date Of Pronouncement आदेश / O R D E R Per Amit Shukla: The Aforesaid Appeals Have Been Filed By The Revenue Against The Separate Impugned Order Of Even Date 20.05.2019, Passed By Ld. Cit (A)-4, Mumbai For The Quantum Of Assessment Passed U/S 143(3) /147 For The Ay 2010-11, 2011-12 & 2012-13. 2

For Appellant: Shri. Hemant Vora(CA)For Respondent: Shri. Praveen Shekhar, Sr.AR
Section 143(3)Section 271(1)(c)

Creation Publicity Limited., income of the assessee. Penalty proceedings u/s 271(1)(c) of the Act, 1961 are initiated separately for filing concealment of income. 4. Ld. CIT(A) had allowed the claim after following the decision of Hon’ble Bombay High Court in the case

Income Tax Officer -2(1)(2), Mumbai vs. M/S Creation Publicity Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai

In the result, all the appeals filed by the assessee are dismissed

ITA 5303/MUM/2019[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai31 Oct 2022AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla, Jm & Shri Prashant Maharishi, Am आयकरअपीलसं./ I.T.A. No.5302, 5303 & 5304/Mum/2019 (निर्धारणवर्ा / Assessment Year: 2010-11, 2011-12 & 2012-13) M/S. Creation Publicity Income Tax Officer- Limited., Ward-2(1)(2), बिधम/ 4, Parekh Vora Chamber, 66, Room No.543, 5Th Floor, Vs. Nagindas Master Road, Fort, Aayakar Bhavan, Mumbai- 400 001 M.K.Road, Mumbai-400 020. स्थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./ Pan No. Aabcc2192B (अपीलाथी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) : अपीलाथीकीओरसे/ Appellant By : Shri. Hemant Vora(Ca) प्रत्यथीकीओरसे/Respondent By : Shri. Praveen Shekhar, Sr.Ar सुनवाईकीतारीख/ : 02.08.2022 Date Of Hearing घोषणाकीतारीख / : 31.10.2022 Date Of Pronouncement आदेश / O R D E R Per Amit Shukla: The Aforesaid Appeals Have Been Filed By The Revenue Against The Separate Impugned Order Of Even Date 20.05.2019, Passed By Ld. Cit (A)-4, Mumbai For The Quantum Of Assessment Passed U/S 143(3) /147 For The Ay 2010-11, 2011-12 & 2012-13. 2

For Appellant: Shri. Hemant Vora(CA)For Respondent: Shri. Praveen Shekhar, Sr.AR
Section 143(3)Section 271(1)(c)

Creation Publicity Limited., income of the assessee. Penalty proceedings u/s 271(1)(c) of the Act, 1961 are initiated separately for filing concealment of income. 4. Ld. CIT(A) had allowed the claim after following the decision of Hon’ble Bombay High Court in the case

Income Tax Officer, Ward-2(1)(2), Mumbai vs. M/S. Creation Publicity Private Limited, Mumbai

In the result, all the appeals filed by the assessee are dismissed

ITA 5302/MUM/2019[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai31 Oct 2022AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla, Jm & Shri Prashant Maharishi, Am आयकरअपीलसं./ I.T.A. No.5302, 5303 & 5304/Mum/2019 (निर्धारणवर्ा / Assessment Year: 2010-11, 2011-12 & 2012-13) M/S. Creation Publicity Income Tax Officer- Limited., Ward-2(1)(2), बिधम/ 4, Parekh Vora Chamber, 66, Room No.543, 5Th Floor, Vs. Nagindas Master Road, Fort, Aayakar Bhavan, Mumbai- 400 001 M.K.Road, Mumbai-400 020. स्थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./ Pan No. Aabcc2192B (अपीलाथी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) : अपीलाथीकीओरसे/ Appellant By : Shri. Hemant Vora(Ca) प्रत्यथीकीओरसे/Respondent By : Shri. Praveen Shekhar, Sr.Ar सुनवाईकीतारीख/ : 02.08.2022 Date Of Hearing घोषणाकीतारीख / : 31.10.2022 Date Of Pronouncement आदेश / O R D E R Per Amit Shukla: The Aforesaid Appeals Have Been Filed By The Revenue Against The Separate Impugned Order Of Even Date 20.05.2019, Passed By Ld. Cit (A)-4, Mumbai For The Quantum Of Assessment Passed U/S 143(3) /147 For The Ay 2010-11, 2011-12 & 2012-13. 2

For Appellant: Shri. Hemant Vora(CA)For Respondent: Shri. Praveen Shekhar, Sr.AR
Section 143(3)Section 271(1)(c)

Creation Publicity Limited., income of the assessee. Penalty proceedings u/s 271(1)(c) of the Act, 1961 are initiated separately for filing concealment of income. 4. Ld. CIT(A) had allowed the claim after following the decision of Hon’ble Bombay High Court in the case