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PenaltySection 271Section 2715,057 judgments

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

Leading authorities on levy of penalty

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.

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.

Rashmikant Kundalia v. Union of India
54 Taxmann.com 200 · 2015 · High Court
702
citing judgments

Section 234E, levying late fees for delayed filing of TDS statements under section 200(3), is constitutionally valid and constitutes a compensatory fee, not a punitive penalty. Before treating any person as an assessee-in-default, an opportunity of being heard must be provided.

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.

CIT v. Manu Engg
122 ITR 306 · 1980 · High Court
505
citing judgments

When levying a penalty under Section 271(1)(c), the Assessing Officer must clearly specify whether it is for concealment of income or furnishing inaccurate particulars. An ambiguous notice or order using "and/or" for these limbs, or a standard proforma without striking irrelevant clauses, indicates non-application of mind and renders the penalty unsustainable.

Hindustan Steel Ltd. v. State of Orissa
83 ITR 26 · 1972 · Supreme Court
502
citing judgments

An order imposing penalty for failure to carry out a statutory obligation results from quasi-criminal proceedings. Penalty is not ordinarily imposed unless the party acted deliberately in defiance of law, was guilty of contumacious or dishonest conduct, or acted in conscious disregard of their obligation.

Judgments citing levy of penalty

Atul N. Shah, Ahmedabad vs. The Jt.CIT, Range-4(2), Ahmedabad

In the result, both the appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 953/AHD/2023[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad23 Aug 2024AY 2013-14

Bench: Smt.Annapurna Guptaआयकर अपील सं / Ita Nos. 952 & 953/Ahd/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2013-14 बनाम बनाम बनाम बनाम Atul N. Shah, 45, Mahalaya Bungalows, Jcit, Vs. Nr. High Court, Sola, Range 4(2), Ahmedabad-380060 Ahmedabad Pan : Ajqps 4627 Q अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "त्यथ"/ (Respondent) िनधा" रती की ओर से / Assessee By : Shri Dhrunal Bhatt, Ar "#थ% की ओर से / Revenue By: Shri Atul Pandey, Sr Dr सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 29/07/2024 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 23/08/2024 आदेश आदेश/O R D E R आदेश आदेश

For Appellant: Shri Dhrunal Bhatt, ARFor Respondent: Shri Atul Pandey, Sr DR
Section 131Section 132ASection 250Section 269SSection 269TSection 271DSection 271E

under section 250 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 [in short referred to as “the Act”], both dated 27.09.2023, confirming the levy of penalty of Rs.8,25,000/- each under Section 271D and 271E of the Act for Assessment Year (AY) 2013-14. 2. The ld. Counsel for the assessee ... repaid loans of Rs.8.25 lakhs in violation of the provisions of Section 269SS and 269T of the Act, there was no case for levying any penalty on the assessee. Submission in writing were filed before us as under:- “Atul N Shah in ITA No. 952 & 953/Ahd/2023 pertaining

Atul N. Shah, Ahmedabad vs. The Jt.CIT, Range-4(2), Ahmedabad

In the result, both the appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 952/AHD/2023[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad23 Aug 2024AY 2013-14

Bench: Smt.Annapurna Guptaआयकर अपील सं / Ita Nos. 952 & 953/Ahd/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2013-14 बनाम बनाम बनाम बनाम Atul N. Shah, 45, Mahalaya Bungalows, Jcit, Vs. Nr. High Court, Sola, Range 4(2), Ahmedabad-380060 Ahmedabad Pan : Ajqps 4627 Q अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "त्यथ"/ (Respondent) िनधा" रती की ओर से / Assessee By : Shri Dhrunal Bhatt, Ar "#थ% की ओर से / Revenue By: Shri Atul Pandey, Sr Dr सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 29/07/2024 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 23/08/2024 आदेश आदेश/O R D E R आदेश आदेश

For Appellant: Shri Dhrunal Bhatt, ARFor Respondent: Shri Atul Pandey, Sr DR
Section 131Section 132ASection 250Section 269SSection 269TSection 271DSection 271E

under section 250 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 [in short referred to as “the Act”], both dated 27.09.2023, confirming the levy of penalty of Rs.8,25,000/- each under Section 271D and 271E of the Act for Assessment Year (AY) 2013-14. 2. The ld. Counsel for the assessee ... repaid loans of Rs.8.25 lakhs in violation of the provisions of Section 269SS and 269T of the Act, there was no case for levying any penalty on the assessee. Submission in writing were filed before us as under:- “Atul N Shah in ITA No. 952 & 953/Ahd/2023 pertaining

Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Chennai vs. S. Deepalakshmi, Panruti

In the result, the appeal filed by the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 991/CHNY/2024[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai23 Aug 2024AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singhand Shri S.R. Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.:991/Chny/2024 "नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year:2016-17 The Deputy Commissioner Of Ms. S. Deepalakshmi, Income Tax, Vs. No.190, Annai Indira Gandhi Central Circle -2(2), Salai, Chennai. Panruti – 607 108. Pan: Awtpd 8317Q (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Smt. R. Anita, Addl. Cit ""यथ"क" ओर से/Respondent By : None सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing : 20.08.2024 घोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 23.08.2024 आदेश /O R D E R Per Mahavir Singh: This Appeal By The Revenue Is Arising Out Of The Order Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeal), Chennai - 19 Dated 13.02.2024. The Assessment Was Framed By The Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax, Cuddalore Circle, Cuddalore For The Assessment Year 2016-17 U/S.143(3) R.W.S. 147 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter The ‘Act’) Vide Order Dated 31.12.2018. 2. The Sole Issue In This Appeal Of Revenue Is As Regards To The Order Of Cit(A) Deleting The Penalty Levied By Ao U/S.271(1)(C) Of The Act Amounting To Rs.51,18,200/- For The Reason That There Is No Specific Charge Framed While Initiating Penalty U/S.271(1)(C) Of The Act I.E., Whether Assessee Has Concealed The Particulars Of Income Or Furnishing Inaccurate Particulars Of Income.

For Appellant: Smt. R. Anita, Addl. CITFor Respondent: None
Section 143(3)Section 148Section 271(1)Section 271(1)(c)Section 274Section 40

alleged concealed trading income. Aggrieved, assessee preferred appeal before CIT(A). 4. Before CIT(A), the assessee made submission that the levy of penalty is invalid as the AO has not specified in the notice whether the penalty is levied for concealment of income or for furnishing inaccurate particulars