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34 results for “penalty u/s 271”+ Section 35clear

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Section 271(1)(c)48Addition to Income27Section 27123Section 153A22Section 10(38)20Penalty18Section 27417Section 14714Section 153D12

SMT. SARLA DEVI,ALIGARH vs. ITO WARD 1(1), ALIGARH

In the result, the appeal is allowed

ITA 70/AGR/2017[2007-08]Status: DisposedITAT Agra17 May 2018AY 2007-08

Bench: Shri A. D. Jain

Section 271Section 271(1)(c)Section 68Section 69Section 69C

section 271(l)(c). Ld. CIT(A) has legally erred in confirming the penalty ignoring the fact that the Assessing Officer has not specifically mentioned whether Explanation 1 (A) is applicable or Explanation 1(B). Penalty u/s 271(1)(c) cannot be imposed by simply referring to Explanation 1. 6. Because even otherwise neither Explanation 1(A) is applicable

MS/ BHOLE BABA MILK FOOD INDUSTRIES,AGRA vs. THE A.C.I.T.,CIRCLE-4(1), AGRA

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

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Section 142(1)10
Condonation of Delay9
Limitation/Time-bar9
ITA 378/AGR/2014[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Agra09 Mar 2018AY 2008-09
Section 271Section 271(1)Section 271(1)(c)Section 274Section 44A

35. (Kar) has held that:“It is to be kept in mind that section 271(1)(c) is a penal provision and such a provision has to be strictly constructed. I.T.A No. 378/Agra/2014 17 Unless the case falls within the four corners of the said provision, penalty cannot be imposed.” (Para-12). In “Dilip N. Shroff Vs. JCIT

SH. SACHIN ARORA,MATHURA vs. I.T.O.-3(4), MATHURA

In the result, all the appeals are allowed

ITA 118/AGR/2015[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Agra19 Dec 2017AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri A. D. Jain & Dr. Mitha Lal Meena

u/s 271(1)(c) which has to be met by him, the observation of the AO in the assessment order alongside his action of non striking off the irrelevant clause in the notice was held be rendering the notice not complying with the principles of natural justice. The Bench thus deleted the penalty. 30. Again, a similar issue came

ZILA SAHKARI BANK LTD,JHANSI vs. DCIT -2(3)(1), JHANSI

In the result, both the appeals filed by the assessee, are allowed

ITA 193/AGR/2017[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Agra07 Aug 2018AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri A. D. Jain & Dr. Mitha Lal Meena

Section 143(3)Section 271(1)Section 271(1)(c)Section 274Section 44A

35. (Kar) has held that: “It is to be kept in mind that section 271(1)(c) is a penal provision and such a provision has to be strictly constructed. Unless the case falls within the four corners of the said provision, penalty cannot be imposed.” (Para-12). In “Dilip N. Shroff Vs. JCIT”, 291 ITR 519 (SC). Section

VECTUS INDUSTRIES LTD.,GWALIOR vs. DCIT/ACIT 1(1), GWALIOR

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 6/AGR/2023[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Agra06 Feb 2025AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri M. Balaganesh(Through Virtual Hearing)

For Appellant: Shri K. Sampath, AdvFor Respondent: Shri Shailender Shrivastava, Sr. DR
Section 271(1)Section 271(1)(c)Section 274

35 taxmann.com 250/218 Taxman 423/359 ITR 565 and observed that the notice issued by the AO would be bad in law if it did not specify which limb of section 271(1)(c) the penalty proceedings had been initiated under i.e. whether for concealment of particulars of income or for furnishing of inaccurate particulars of income. The Karnataka High Court

VECTUS INDUSTRIES LTD.,,GWALIOR vs. DCIT/ACIT 1(1) , GWALIOR

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 7/AGR/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Agra06 Feb 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri M. Balaganesh(Through Virtual Hearing)

For Appellant: Shri K. Sampath, AdvFor Respondent: Shri Shailender Shrivastava, Sr. DR
Section 271(1)Section 271(1)(c)Section 274

35 taxmann.com 250/218 Taxman 423/359 ITR 565 and observed that the notice issued by the AO would be bad in law if it did not specify which limb of section 271(1)(c) the penalty proceedings had been initiated under i.e. whether for concealment of particulars of income or for furnishing of inaccurate particulars of income. The Karnataka High Court

VECTUS INDUSTRIES LTD.,,GWALIOR vs. DCIT/ACIT 1(1), GWALIOR

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 8/AGR/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Agra06 Feb 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri M. Balaganesh(Through Virtual Hearing)

For Appellant: Shri K. Sampath, AdvFor Respondent: Shri Shailender Shrivastava, Sr. DR
Section 271(1)Section 271(1)(c)Section 274

35 taxmann.com 250/218 Taxman 423/359 ITR 565 and observed that the notice issued by the AO would be bad in law if it did not specify which limb of section 271(1)(c) the penalty proceedings had been initiated under i.e. whether for concealment of particulars of income or for furnishing of inaccurate particulars of income. The Karnataka High Court

YASH KUMAR GOYAL,GWALIOR vs. DCIT/ACIT 2(1), GWALIOR, GWALIOR

In the result, both appeals filed by the assessee are allowed

ITA 518/AGR/2025[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Agra19 Feb 2026AY 2012-13

Bench: : Shri S. Rifaur Rahman

Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 153ASection 153CSection 271(1)(c)Section 274Section 50C

Section 271(1)(c) without striking off the irrelevant portion, thereby rendering the initiation of penalty proceedings legally unsustainable. 5. Assessee filed application for admission of above additional ground. This being jurisdictional issue, all the material facts already available on record. He prayed that the same may be admitted for adjudication. The ld. DR has objected for admission. After considering

YASH KUMAR GOYAL,GWALIOR vs. DCIT/ACIT 2(1), GWALIOR, GWALIOR

In the result, both appeals filed by the assessee are allowed

ITA 519/AGR/2025[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Agra19 Feb 2026AY 2013-14

Bench: : Shri S. Rifaur Rahman

Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 153ASection 153CSection 271(1)(c)Section 274Section 50C

Section 271(1)(c) without striking off the irrelevant portion, thereby rendering the initiation of penalty proceedings legally unsustainable. 5. Assessee filed application for admission of above additional ground. This being jurisdictional issue, all the material facts already available on record. He prayed that the same may be admitted for adjudication. The ld. DR has objected for admission. After considering

NALANDA BUILDERS &DVELOPERS I P LTD,AGRA vs. DCIT CENTRAL CIRCLE, AGRA

The appeals are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 142/AGR/2017[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Agra16 Jul 2019AY 2009-10

Bench: : Shri Laliet Kumar & Dr. Mitha Lal Meena

Section 1Section 132Section 132(4)Section 153ASection 2Section 271Section 271ASection 68

section 271 AAB (1)(c ) are clearly attracted and opportunity was given to the appellant by issuing of notice for enhancement on 19/01/2017. The date of hearing was fixed for 30/01/2017. However, non- appeared and only adjournment letter was sent. Next date of hearing was fixed for16.02.2017. None attended on this1 date also. Thus, it is clear that appellant

SMT. ASHA RANI GUPTA,AGRA vs. DY. C.I.T., CIRCLE-1, AGRA

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 223/AGR/2016[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Agra16 Jan 2018AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri A.D. Jain & Dr. Mitha Lal Meena

For Appellant: Shri Pankaj Gargh, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Waseem Arshad, Sr. D.R
Section 143(1)Section 271Section 271(1)(c)Section 274

section 271(1)(c) of the IT Act, as its equivalent, ‘concealment of income’, and ‘suggestio falsi’, literally, ‘suggesting or stating a falsehood’, which manifests itself as ‘furnishing of inaccurate particulars thereof’, are two distinctly separate charges; that leveling of either of these charges has to be explicitly brought to the notice/knowledge of the assessee, sans which, the assessee, under

MANAS SEWA SAMITI,ALIGARH vs. ADDL. C.I.T. RANGE-I, ALIGARH

In the result, both the appeals are allowed

ITA 361/AGR/2014[2007-08]Status: DisposedITAT Agra23 Nov 2017AY 2007-08

Bench: Shri A. D. Jain & Dr. Mitha Lal Meena

Section 1Section 10Section 11Section 12ASection 271Section 271(1)(c)

271(l)(c) can be sustained that too for concealment of Income as initiated in the Assessment Order for A.Y. 2009-10. 3. Vide Assessment Order dated 05.12.2011 penalty was initiated for raising non- admissible claim under section 10 (23C) (vi) of the Act. In view of the development of facts as stated in above para no penalty is exigible

SH. MANOJ AGRAWAL,GWALIOR vs. I.T.O.-2(2), GWALIOR

In the result the appeal of the assessee is required to be failed and accordingly we dismiss both the appeals

ITA 297/AGR/2016[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Agra14 Oct 2019AY 2008-09
Section 133ASection 139Section 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 148Section 271Section 271(1)(b)Section 271B

35,000/- (c) Under the head 'On account of Loose Papers' .... Rs.10,00,000/- 4. Since, no Return of Income was filed by the assessee under section 139, Notice under section 148 was issued in the name of the assessee on 17.09.2010, and ultimately on 28.07.2011 assessee filed Return of Income. In between Notices under section 142(1) were also

SARIF,JALESAR, ETAH vs. ASSESSIN OFFICER, WARD-4(3)(1), DINESH NAGAR ETAH

In the result, both the appeals ITA Nos

ITA 463/AGR/2025[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Agra18 Dec 2025AY 2014-15

Bench: : Shri S. Rifaur Rahman & Shri Sunil Kumar Singh

Section 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 144Section 147Section 148Section 250Section 271(1)(c)Section 69A

35 available on record, assessee filed first appeal on 27.02.2024 against the assessment order dated 22.05.2023 beyond the period of limitation along with the prayer to condone the delay caused in filing the first appeal on the ground that the assessment order dated 22.05.2023 came to the knowledge of the assessee only when he received the penalty order

SARIF,JALESAR ETAH vs. ASSESSING OFFICER, WARD-4(3)(1) , ETAH

In the result, both the appeals ITA Nos

ITA 464/AGR/2025[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Agra18 Dec 2025AY 2014-15

Bench: : Shri S. Rifaur Rahman & Shri Sunil Kumar Singh

Section 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 144Section 147Section 148Section 250Section 271(1)(c)Section 69A

35 available on record, assessee filed first appeal on 27.02.2024 against the assessment order dated 22.05.2023 beyond the period of limitation along with the prayer to condone the delay caused in filing the first appeal on the ground that the assessment order dated 22.05.2023 came to the knowledge of the assessee only when he received the penalty order

RAKESH KUMAR GUPTA,MAINPURI vs. ITO-2(5), MAINPURI

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed with the observation as above

ITA 289/AGR/2018[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Agra14 Feb 2020AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Laliet Kumar,And Dr. Mitha Lal Meena

Section 271Section 271(1)(c)Section 274Section 292B

35 taxmann.com 250. 2. The assessee has taken the following grounds: I.T.A No.289/Agra/2018 2 (ASSESSMENT YEAR: 2011-12) “1. Tha the penalty imposed and sustained by the C.I.T. (A) at Rs. 354013/- is illegal and arbitrary. 2. That the penalty imposed and sustained at Rs. 354013/- by the C.I.T. (A) on the basis of illegal notice issued u/s 271

CHANDRAPAL SINGH,MATHURA vs. INCOME TAX OFICER SHIVPURI, SHIVPURI

In the result, all the three appeals of the assessee are allowed for

ITA 114/AGR/2024[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Agra21 Jan 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: : Shri Ramit Kochar

Section 143(3)Section 253(3)Section 69

35 it was clearly stated by the assessee that notices/communications be not sent by E-mail. It was stated that the assessee did not received any notice from ld. CIT(A). The prayers were 11 | P a g e ITA No.113, 114 & 115/Agr/2024 made by ld. Counsel for the assessee to restore the matter back to file

CHANDRAPAL SINGH,MATHURA vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER SHIVPURI, SHIPURI

In the result, all the three appeals of the assessee are allowed for

ITA 115/AGR/2024[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Agra21 Jan 2025AY 2015-16

Bench: : Shri Ramit Kochar

Section 143(3)Section 253(3)Section 69

35 it was clearly stated by the assessee that notices/communications be not sent by E-mail. It was stated that the assessee did not received any notice from ld. CIT(A). The prayers were 11 | P a g e ITA No.113, 114 & 115/Agr/2024 made by ld. Counsel for the assessee to restore the matter back to file

CHANDRAPAL SINGH,MATHURA vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER SHIVPURI, GWALIOR

In the result, all the three appeals of the assessee are allowed for

ITA 113/AGR/2024[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Agra21 Jan 2025AY 2015-16

Bench: : Shri Ramit Kochar

Section 143(3)Section 253(3)Section 69

35 it was clearly stated by the assessee that notices/communications be not sent by E-mail. It was stated that the assessee did not received any notice from ld. CIT(A). The prayers were 11 | P a g e ITA No.113, 114 & 115/Agr/2024 made by ld. Counsel for the assessee to restore the matter back to file

MR.SHAILENDRA KUMAR,AGRA vs. ITO,WARD 1(1)(2), AGRA

In the result, both the appeals ITA No

ITA 228/AGR/2025[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Agra30 Oct 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: : Shri S. Rifaur Rahman & Shri Sunil Kumar Singh

Section 143(2)Section 147Section 148Section 250Section 271(1)(c)

271(1)(c) of the Act is consequential to the assessment order, both these appeals are being disposed of by the consolidated order for the sake of convenience and brevity. The facts of ITA No. 228/Agr/2025 only are being narrated as under. ITA No. 228/Agr/2025: 3. Briefly stating, the facts are that the assessee e-filed his return of income