The appeals of the assessees are disposed of in the terms indicated as above
Bench: Dr. M. L. Meena & Sh. Anikesh Banerjee
271(1)(b) - non-compliance of the notices issued u/s. 142(1) - Penalty u/s 271F - non-filing of the Return of Income - HELD THAT:- Parliament has used the words "may" and not "shall", thereby making their intention clear in as much as that levy of Penalty is discretionary and not automatic. The said conclusion is further justified by Section