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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

I Maritime Consultancy Pvt Ltd, Mumbai vs. ITO-15(2) (1), Mumbai

Appeal of the Assessee is allowed

ITA 401/MUM/2022[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai14 Nov 2022AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla, Jm & Shri M Balaganesh, Am आयकरअपीलसं./ I.T.A. No.401/Mum/2022 (निर्धारणवर्ा / Assessment Year: 2013-14) I Maritime Ito-15(2) (1) Mumbai. Consultancy P. Ltd 11B 114, We Work 10Th Floor, Mumbai. Tower 1,Seawoods Grand 11B 114, We Work 10Th बिधम/ Central, Sector 40, Nerul, Floor, Tower 1, Seawoods Vs. Mumbai Maharashtra. Grand Central, Sector 40, 400706 Nerul, Mumbai 400706 स्थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./ Pan No. Aaac17284B (अपीलाथी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) : अपीलाथीकीओरसे/ Appellant By : Shri. Jayant Bhatt प्रत्यथीकीओरसे/Respondent By : Shri. Manoj Sinha (Sr Ar) सुनवाईकीतारीख/ : 17.08.2022 Date Of Hearing घोषणाकीतारीख / : 14.11.2022 Date Of Pronouncement आदेश / O R D E R Per Amit Shukla: 1. The Aforesaid Appeal Has Been Filed By The Assessee Against Order Date 04.02.2019 Passed By The Cit (Appeals), 24 Mumbai, In Relation To Penalty Proceedings U/S 271(1) (C) For The Ay 2013-2014. The Assessee Has Challenged The Levy Of Penalty Of Rs. 4,50,000/-

For Appellant: Shri. Jayant BhattFor Respondent: Shri. Manoj Sinha (SR AR)
Section 250Section 271(1)

Appeals), 24 Mumbai, in relation to penalty proceedings u/s 271(1) (c) for the AY 2013-2014. The Assessee has challenged the levy of penalty of Rs. 4,50,000/- 2 I.T.A. No. 401/Mum/2022 I Maritime Consultancy P. Ltd. levied u/s 271(1) (c) on account of addition ... initiate the penalty, whether for furnishing of inaccurate particulars of income or consequent of income. 7. Thereafter, the Ld. Assessing Officer has levied the penalty holding that Assessee has furnished in accurate particulars for a making a wrong claim and levied the penalty

M/S. Silverline Industries Ltd., Mumbai vs. ITO - 3(3)(2), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is treated as allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1738/MUM/2020[2003-04]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai08 Nov 2022AY 2003-04

Bench: Shri Prashant Maharishi & Shri Pavan Kumar Gadalem/S Silverline Industries Vs. Ito – 3(3)(2) Ltd.,Unit No. 121, Sdf Iv Mumbai – 400021. Seepz Andheri (E), Mumbai – 400096. "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aaacs7365M Appellant .. Respondent Appellant By : None Respondent By : Shri Suresh Periasamy.Dr Date Of Hearing 13.10.2022 Date Of Pronouncement 17.10.2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Pavan Kumar Gadale, Jm: The Assessee Has Filed The Appeal Against The Order Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-18, Mumbai Passed U/S 271(1)(C) & 250 Of The Act. The Assessee Has Raised Grounds Of Appeal Challenging The Levy Of Penalty U/Sec 271(1)(C) Of The Act.

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri Suresh Periasamy.DR
Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 144Section 271(1)(C)Section 271(1)(c)

Appeals)-18, Mumbai passed u/s 271(1)(C) and 250 of the Act. The assessee has raised grounds of appeal challenging the levy of penalty u/sec 271(1)(C) of the Act. 2. On perusal of the facts, the appeal was filed by the assessee ... grounds of appeal that the CIT(A) has over looked the M/s. Silverline Industries Ltd., Mumbai. information of the assessee and confirmed the levy of penalty. Prima-facie the CIT(A) has passed the order considering the fact that there is no appearance in spite of providing adequate opportunity