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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

M/S. National Decorators Mumbai, Mumbai vs. Jt. Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 25(3), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 1790/MUM/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai23 Sept 2022AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Pramod Kumar, Vp & Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.1790/Mum/2022 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Years: 2018-19) M/S. National Decorators बिधम/ Jcit Of It, Cir-25(3) 2, Kuber Bhuvan, Bajaj Kautilya Bhawan, G Vs. Road, Vile Parle (E), Block, Bandra Kurla Mumbai-400056. Complex Mumbai- 400051. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aaffn0305E (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Vimal Punmiya Revenue By: Shri Chetan M. Kacha (Sr. Ar) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 29/08/2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 23/09/2022 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. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)/ Nfac, Delhi Dated 17.06.2022 For The Assessment Year 2018-19 Against The Penalty Confirmed By Joint Commissioner Of Income Tax (Ao) U/S 271Da Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter “The Act”).

For Appellant: Shri Vimal PunmiyaFor Respondent: Shri Chetan M. Kacha (Sr. AR)
Section 269SSection 271D

Taking into consideration, the overall facts and circumstances of the case as discussed (supra) according to us, there was reasonable cause for non-levy of penalty u/s 271DA of the Act [as provided for in that section]. Therefore, we direct deletion of penalty imposed by JCIT. 6. In the result

Muthukumar Murugesan, Chennai vs. ACIT Non Corp Cir 11(1), Chennai

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

ITA 292/CHNY/2021[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai21 Sept 2022AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwalआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.292/Chny/2021 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2017-18 Shri Muthukumar Murugesan, Vs. The Assistant Commissioner Of 31, Anjugam Street, Meenatchi Income Tax, Amman Nagar,Alwarthirunagar, Non Corporate Circle 11(1), Chennai 600 087. Chennai 600 034. [Pan:Aompm8457K] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : None ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Shri S. Chandrasekaran, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 19.09.2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 21.09.2022 आदेश /O R D E R Per V. Durga Rao: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Assessment Order Passed Under Section 144 Of The Income Tax, 1961 [“Act” In Short] Dated 30.12.2019 For The Assessment Year 2017-18 By The Assessing Officer Without Filing The Appeal Before The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals). The Grounds Of Appeal Filed By The Assessee Relates To Quantum Addition, Whereas, The Form 36, Under Column No. 6 – Section & Sub-Section Under Which The Original Order Is Passed, The Assessee Has Mentioned Section 271(1)(B) Or 271B Of The Act Relates To 2

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri S. Chandrasekaran, JCIT
Section 144Section 271(1)(b)

271B of the Act relates to 2 I.T.A. No.292/Chny/21 penalty. The assessee should have filed separate appeals for quantum addition and levy of penalty before the ld. CIT(A), who is the first appellate authority to adjudicate the matter and thereafter, the assessee should have filed the appeal before ITAT

Saravana Foundation, Chennai vs. ITO, Ncw-15(4), Chennai

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 3376/CHNY/2018[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai16 Sept 2022AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.3376/Chny/2018 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2011-12 M/S. Saravana Foundation, Vs. The Income Tax Officer, 15, Bajanai Koil Street, Non Corporate Ward 15(4), Besant Nagar, Chennai 600 090. Chennai. [Pan:Abmfs6610H] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri Y. Sridhar, Ca ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Shri S. Chandrasekaran, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 06.09.2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 16.09.2022 आदेश /O R D E R Per V. Durga Rao: The Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-16, Chennai Dated 17.09.2018 Relevant To The Assessment Year 2011-12 Challenging Confirmation Of Penalty Levied Under Section 271B Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [“Act” In Short].

For Appellant: Shri Y. Sridhar, CAFor Respondent: Shri S. Chandrasekaran, JCIT
Section 133ASection 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 147oSection 148Section 271BSection 44A

No.3376/Chny/18 6. We have heard both the sides, perused the materials available on record and gone through the orders of authorities below. Against levy of penalty under section 271B of the Act, the assessee has submitted the reasons for the delay in filing the audit report before ... Department is that the assessee has not furnished the tax audit report on or before the due date i.e., 30.09.2011 and therefore, levy of penalty under section 271B of the Act is warranted. The case of the assessee is that tax audit report under section 44AB

Anuradha Chivukula Challa, Bangalore vs. Additional Commissioner of Income Tax, International Taxation, Range-1, Bangalore

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 585/BANG/2022[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore14 Sept 2022AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri George George K, Jm & Shri Laxmi Prasad Sahu, Am It(It)A No.585/Bang/2022 : Asst.Year 2017-2018 Smt.Anuradha Chivukula Challa The Additional Commissioner No.12, Seshu, 12Th Cross Of Income-Tax, International V. Indiranagar 1St Stage Taxation, Range – 1 Bangalore – 560 038. Bangalore. Pan : Bgapc8765M. (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant By : Sri.Siddesh Nagaraj Gaddi, Ca Respondent By : Sri.K.Sankar Ganesh, Jcit-Dr Date Of Pronouncement : 14.09.2022 Date Of Hearing : 13.09.2022 O R D E R Per George George K, Jm : This Appeal At The Instance Of The Assessee Is Directed Against Cit(A)’S Order Dated 08.06.2022. The Order Of The Cit(A) Arises Out Of The Order Of A.O. Imposing Penalty U/S 271D Of The I.T.Act. The Relevant Assessment Year Is 2017- 2018. 2. The Solitary Issue Raised Is Whether The Cit(A) Is Justified In Confirming The Penalty Imposed U/S 271D Of The I.T.Act.

For Appellant: Sri.Siddesh Nagaraj Gaddi, CAFor Respondent: Sri.K.Sankar Ganesh, JCIT-DR
Section 269SSection 271DSection 273B

assessee ought to have received the entire consideration by banking transaction only. Any violation of the same is attracted u/s 269SS and for levy of penalty u/s 271D of the IT Act. To this extent the assessee has made a technical violation of the IT provisions. 8. The submission

Rajkumar Bidawatka, Mumbai vs. Dy.CIT -14(3) (1), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 1656/MUM/2022[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai06 Sept 2022AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla, Jm & Shri Om Prakash Kant, Am आयकरअपीलसं./ I.T.A. No. 1656/Mum/2022 (निर्धारणवर्ा / Assessment Year: 2010-11) Dcit-14(3)(1), Rajkumar Bidawatka Aayakar Bhavan, M. K. Road, C-302, Rock Avenue, Plot Mumbai-400 020 No. D, Opp-Joy Ice Cream बिधम/ Near Hindustan Naka, Vs. Kandivali(W), Mumbai- 400 067 स्थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./ Pan No. Aaipb4224H (अपीलाथी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) : अपीलाथीकीओरसे/ Appellant By : Shri Navneet Lahoti, Ld. Ar प्रत्यथीकीओरसे/Respondent By : Shri T. Shankar, Ld. Dr सुनवाईकीतारीख/ : 06.09.2022 Date Of Hearing घोषणाकीतारीख / : 06.09.2022 Date Of Pronouncement आदेश / O R D E R Per Amit Shukla: The Aforesaid Appeal Has Been Filed By The Assessee Against The Impugned Order Dated 07.06.2022, Passed By National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi In Relation To Penalty Proceeding U/S 271(1)(B) For Ay 2010-11. 2

For Appellant: Shri Navneet Lahoti, Ld. ARFor Respondent: Shri T. Shankar, Ld. DR
Section 115WSection 142Section 142(1)Section 143Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 144Section 147Section 148Section 271(1)(b)

relation to penalty proceeding u/s 271(1)(b) for AY 2010-11. 2 I.T.A. No. 1656/Mum/2022 Rajkumar Bidawatka 2. Assessee is aggrieved by levy of penalty of Rs. 10,000/- u/271(1)(b) for some alleged non-compliance of notice u/s 148. 3. The facts in brief are that, assessee ... reminder letter dated 14.08.17, 15.09.17, 16.10.17 and 10.11.17 which was not complied by the assessee and based on such non-compliance, he has levied the penalty of Rs. 10,000/- u/s 271(1)(b). 4. From perusal of the said letters/reminders, we find that AO has written letter to comply