Penalty under section 271 (1) c of the Income tax Act.

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CA KRISHNAKUMAR FCA (Querist)
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11 May 2009 Can assessing officer initiate 271 1 c penalty in a case in which assessment completed on estimated income and which is agreed by the assessee due to the comlexity in the books of accounts produced before the AO.

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11 May 2009 Yes, the penalty shall be initiated in this case by AO. However It is a good case to argue that the penalty should not be levied as the assessee has co-operated to buy peace. For any further clarification, please let me know.

Bhaskaran Chackrapani Warrier

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11 May 2009 In view of the three member bench decision of Supreme court In UOI&Ors Vs. Dharmendra Textile Processors&Ors (2008)306ITR 277(SC) 'mens rea' is not required to impose penalty. Hence the issue raised may lead to litigation.

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