Finance/Compliance Consultant
69118 Points
Posted on 01 July 2026
To contest the ₹10,000 penalty, your appeal should focus on proving that your non-compliance was not a result of deliberate defiance or dishonesty but due to a reasonable cause (Section 273B). Emphasize your cooperation in subsequent proceedings and, if applicable, the lack of an opportunity to be heard. You should file your appeal in Form 35 within the 30-day statutory limit.