In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed
Bench: Or At The Time Of Hearing.”
246A w.e.f. 01.07.2012 that it is discretionary and not mandatory to give relief to the assessee where the authorities have not used their discretion to provide relief to the assessee. It is settled position of law that penalties are not compulsory, not mandatory but are always discretionary considering the overall facts and circumstances of the case. In imposition of penalty