This discussion provides guidance on responding to penalty proceedings initiated by the Assessing Officer (AO) under Section 270A of the Income Tax Act. It explains how to request a stay on penalty proceedings by writing to the AO, attaching a copy of the filed Form 35 (appeal to CIT Appeals), and requesting that the proceedings be held in abeyance until the appeal is resolved.
12 January 2020
REPECTED PL GUIDE US HOW TO RESPONSE TO PENALTY PROCEEDINGS U/S 270A BY AO AND FORMAT OF STAY PETITION FOR PENALTY PROCEEDING WHEN WE HAVE PREFERED TO FILE CIT APPEAL IN TIME. PL SEND DETAILS mail tilaranj@yahoo.com mob 9106796741 thanks
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13 January 2020
If you are preferring an appeal before the CIT (Appeals) then just write to the assessing officer that the assessee has preferred an appeal and attach a copy of filed Form 35 with its acknowledgement and request him to keep the penalty proceedings in abeyance till disposal of first appeal.