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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

Gunjan Agarwal, Surat vs. ITO, Ward 1(2)(2), Surat

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

ITA 59/SRT/2025[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Surat27 May 2025AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg & Shri Bijayananda Prusethआयकर अपील सं /Ita No.59/Srt/2025 िनधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year : 2008-09 Gunjan Agarwal The Ito बनाम/ (Prop. Shree Grih Shobha Ward-1(2)(2) V/S. Sarees Surat 457, Millennium Textile Market-2 Ring Road, Surat - 395 002 "थायी लेखा सं./Pan: Aewpa 8182 K (अपीलाथ"/ Appellant) ("" यथ"/ Respondent) Assessee By : Ms. Dalzin Madan, Ca Revenue By : Shri Mukesh Jain, Cit (Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 30/04/2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 27/05/2025 आदेश/O R D E R Per Sanjay Garg: The Present Appeal Has Been Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi [Hereinafter Referred To As ‘Cit(A)’] Dated 21/11/2024 For The Assessment Year (Ay) 2008-09. 2. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal: 1. On Facts & Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Learned Cit(A), Nfac Has Grossly Erred In Passing The Impugned Appellate Order On An Ex- Gunjan Agarwal Vs. Ito Asst. Year : 2008-09

For Appellant: Ms. Dalzin Madan, CAFor Respondent: Shri Mukesh Jain, CIT (DR)
Section 271(1)(c)

addition has been confirmed by the Tribunal on estimation basis, however, the nature of the said addition in our view, does not warranted levy of penalty u/s.271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Therefore, it is not a case of concealment of income or furnishing of inaccurate particulars

Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle 3, Ludhiana vs. Leeford Healthcare Ltd., Punjab, Ludhiana

The appeal of the department is dismissed

ITA 551/CHANDI/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh27 May 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: SHRI RAJPAL .YADAV, VP &SHRI. KRINWANT SAHAY, AM आयकर अपील सं/ . ITA No. 549/Chd/2024 निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Year : 2018-19 Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax बनाम Central Circle 3, Ludhiana Punjab Amit Kumar C/o Leeford Healthcare Ltd., LEO House, DugriDhadra Road, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Ludhiana स्थायी लेखा सं/ . PAN NO: ACBPK3657Q अपीलार्थी/ Appellant प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent Cross Objection No. 23/Chd/2024 In (आयकर अपील सं/ . ITA No. 549/Chd/2024) निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Year : 2

For Appellant: Shri Sudhir Sehgal, Advocate and Shri Hitesh Bhakoo, C.AFor Respondent: Shri Manav Bansal, CIT, DR
Section 132Section 271Section 271A

appeal. CO No. 24/CHD/2024 (Assessee) 3 1. That the Ld. CIT(A) has erred in dismissing the ground of appeal for levy of penalty u/s 271AAB being barred by limitation since the penalty order have been passed on 01.04.2022 in terms of clause 13(a) and 13(n) of notification ... appreciate that the order which was received before 31st of March 2022 by email on 31.03.2022, was without DIN Number and, thus, the levy of penalty u/s 271AAB is barred by limitation. 3. That respondent craves leave to add or amend the ground of cross objections before the appeal

Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle 3, Ludhiana, Punjab vs. Amit Kumar, Ludhiana

The appeal of the department is dismissed

ITA 549/CHANDI/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh27 May 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: SHRI RAJPAL .YADAV, VP &SHRI. KRINWANT SAHAY, AM आयकर अपील सं/ . ITA No. 549/Chd/2024 निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Year : 2018-19 Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax Central Circle 3, Ludhiana Punjab बनाम Amit Kumar C/o Leeford Healthcare Ltd., LEO House, DugriDhadra Road, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Ludhiana स्थायी लेखा सं/ . PAN NO: ACBPK3657Q अपीलार्थी/Appellant प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent Cross Objection No. 23/Chd/2024 In (आयकर अपील सं/ . ITA No. 549/Chd/2024) निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Year : 20

For Appellant: Shri Sudhir Sehgal, Advocate and Shri Hitesh Bhakoo, C.AFor Respondent: Shri Manav Bansal, CIT, DR
Section 132Section 271Section 271A

appeal. CO No. 24/CHD/2024 (Assessee) 3 1. That the Ld. CIT(A) has erred in dismissing the ground of appeal for levy of penalty u/s 271AAB being barred by limitation since the penalty order have been passed on 01.04.2022 in terms of clause 13(a) and 13(n) of notification ... appreciate that the order which was received before 31st of March 2022 by email on 31.03.2022, was without DIN Number and, thus, the levy of penalty u/s 271AAB is barred by limitation. 3. That respondent craves leave to add or amend the ground of cross objections before the appeal