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PenaltySection 271(1)(c)Section 271(1)(c)2,277 judgments

The decision most relied on for penalty u/s 271(1)(c) is CIT v. Atul Mohan Bindal (9 SCC 589), cited in 200 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on penalty u/s 271(1)(c)

CIT v. Atul Mohan Bindal
9 SCC 589 · 2009 · Supreme Court
200
citing judgments

The Supreme Court clarifies the scope of penalty under Section 271(1)(c), holding that for its applicability, conditions stated in the provision must strictly exist, and making an incorrect claim in law does not automatically amount to furnishing inaccurate particulars of income.

CIT v. Subhash Trading Co. Ltd.
221 ITR 110 · 1996 · High Court
146
citing judgments

Penalty under Section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act cannot be levied when an addition to income is based purely on an estimate, without concrete evidence proving concealment of income or furnishing of inaccurate particulars.

Prasanna Dugar v. CIT
70 Taxmann.com 175 · 2016 · Supreme Court
49
citing judgments

Penalty under section 271(1)(c) can be levied even if the assessee voluntarily discloses income after detection by the department or subsequent to a search, especially when the explanation provided is not bona fide or cannot be substantiated.

Ganga Iron & Steel Trading Co. v. Commissioner of Income Tax
135 Taxmann.com 244 · 2022 · High Court
45
citing judgments

A notice imposing penalty under section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act is invalid if it shows non-application of mind by the Assessing Officer regarding the specific grounds for levying the penalty.

CIT v. Dhillon Rice Mills
256 ITR 447 · 2002 · High Court
30
citing judgments

Penalty under section 271(1)(c) is not leviable when additions to income are made on the basis of estimation, rather than on concrete evidence of concealment. Deletion of such a penalty is upheld.

ACIT v. Gebilal Kanhaialal HUF
348 ITR 561 · 2012 · Supreme Court
28
citing judgments

Section 271AAA penalty deletion can be based on the Apex Court's decision in ACIT v. Gebilal Kanhaialal HUF (2012) 348 ITR 561, particularly when there was no specific question put to the assessee about the manner of earning undisclosed income.

CIT v. Norton Electronics Systems (P) Ltd.
41 Taxmann.com 280 · 2014 · High Court
27
citing judgments

Penalty under Section 271(1)(c) is not sustainable when the income addition is made on an estimated basis without clinching material suggesting concealment or inaccurate particulars.

New Holland Tractors (India) (P.) Ltd. v. CIT
49 Taxmann.com 573 · 2014 · High Court
24
citing judgments

The charge of concealment of income and furnishing of inaccurate particulars of income may overlap. A taxpayer's conduct can be considered bonafide even if their submissions were rejected in the quantum appeal.

Judgments citing penalty u/s 271(1)(c)

DCIT Cent. Cir. - 1, Mumbai vs. M/S. Asha Mangal Portfolio P. Ltd., West Bengal

In the result, the appeal of the revenue stands dismissed

ITA 5012/MUM/2006[2002-2003]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai29 Jan 2024AY 2002-2003

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm & Shri Amarjit Singh, Am आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.5012/Mum/2006 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Years: 2002-03) Dcit, Central Circle-1 M/S. Asha Mangal बिधम/ 9Th Floor, Old Cgo Bldg, Portfolio P. Ltd. Vs. Annexe, Mk Road, 103/24/1, Foreshore Road, Mumbai-400020. Shibpur, Howrah-711102. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aabca3340B (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Assessee By: None Revenue By: Shri Manoj Kumar Sinha (Sr. Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 11/01/2024 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 29/01/2024 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: This Is An Appeal Preferred By The Revenue Against The Order Of The Ld. Cit(A), Central-1, Mumbai Dated 25.07.2006 For Ay. 2002-03 Wherein The Ld. Cit(A) Was Pleased To Delete The Penalty Levied U/S 271(1)(C) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter “The Act”).

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri Manoj Kumar Sinha (Sr. DR)
Section 143(3)Section 271(1)(c)

No.4572/Mum/2006 (for AY. 2003-04)]. 2 A.Y. 2002-03 M/s Asha Mangal 4. The AO levied penalty u/s 271(1)(c) of the Act on 10.05.2006 which was deleted by Ld. CIT(A) by passing the impugned order dated 25.07.2006. Even though, none appeared for the assessee, the Tribunal vide

Kishan Kumar Agarwal, Secunderabad vs. ACIT., Central Circle 2(4), Hyderabad

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is dismissed

ITA 573/HYD/2023[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad18 Jan 2024AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda, Vice- & Shri Laliet Kumarआ.अपी.सं /Ita No.573/Hyd/2023 (िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2016-17) Shri Kishan Kumar Vs. Asstt. C. I. T. Agarwal Central Circle 2(4) Secunderabad Hyderabad Pan:Ablpa3923C (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा""रती "ारा/Assessee By: Shri A. Srinivas, Ca राज" व "ारा/Revenue By:: Smt. Sheetal Sarin, Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 10/01/2024 घोषणा की तारीख/Pronouncement: 18/01/2024 Order Per R.K. Panda, Vice-This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 2.12.2022 Of The Learned Cit(A)-12, Hyderabad Relating To A.Y.2016-17. 2. Although A Number Of Grounds Have Been Raised By The Assessee, However, These All Relate To The Order Of The Learned Cit (A) In Confirming The Penalty Of Rs.17,05,680/- Levied By The Assessing Officer U/S 271(1)(C) Of The I.T. Act.

For Appellant: Shri A. Srinivas, CAFor Respondent: : Smt. Sheetal Sarin, DR
Section 132Section 139Section 153ASection 153CSection 271(1)(c)

return has been accepted by the Assessing Officer, then merely by virtue of the Act that such return showed a higher income, penalty u/s 271(1)(c) cannot automatically be imposed: i) CIT v. Suraj Bhan (2007) 294 ITR 481 ii) Bhadra Advancing (P) Ltd v. ACIT (2008) 175 Taxmann ... Bansal (2010) 329 ITR 330 iv) S.M.J Housing vs. CIT (2013) 357 ITR 698/38 Taxmann.com 203 8.1 He accordingly submitted that no penalty u/s 271(1)(c) of the I.T. Act is leviable. Page 6 of 14 ITA 573 of 2023 Kishan Kumar Agarwal 9. The learned Counsel

Padam J Chalani, Chennai vs. ACIT, Centralcircle-3(4), Chennai

The appeal stand allowed in terms of our above order

ITA 602/CHNY/2023[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai16 Jan 2024AY 2013-14

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri V. Durga Rao, Jm & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am आयकरअपीलसं./ Ita No.602/Chny/2023 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2013-14) Shri Padam J. Challani, Acit बनाम/ Vs. No.23/1, Habibullah Road, T.Nagar, Central Circle-3(4), Chennai-600 017. Chennai. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Aekpc-1816-N (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (!"थ" / Respondent) अपीलाथ" कीओरसे/ Appellant By : Shri D. Anand (Advocate)- Ld.Ar !"थ"कीओरसे/Respondent By : Shri Ar.V.Sreenivasan (Addl.Cit)-Ld. Sr. Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 11-12-2023 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 16-01-2024 आदेश / O R D E R Manoj Kumar Aggarwal ()

For Appellant: Shri D. Anand (Advocate)- Ld.ARFor Respondent: Shri AR.V.Sreenivasan (Addl.CIT)-Ld. Sr. DR
Section 250(6)Section 271(1)(c)

Pronouncement : 16-01-2024 आदेश / O R D E R Manoj Kumar Aggarwal (Accountant Member) 1. Aggrieved by confirmation of certain penalty u/s 271(1)(c) for Rs.4.54 Lacs for Assessment Year (AY) 2013-14, the assessee is in further appeal before us. The impugned order has been passed ... support of all the issues raised by the Learned CIT(A) in the order. 4. The Learned CIT(A) erred by levying penalty u/s 271(1)(c) for the alleged LTCG on enhanced amounts of articles without disposing off the sources furnished and documentary evidence thereof submitted by the Appellant