Penalty u/s 271(1)(c)- penalty leviable if tax payable nil

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Assessee, An Individual has been assessed to tax and offered NIL tax return showing Income as Rs. 9,000/- as SB Interest.

subsequently in assessement proceedings it was noticed that the assessee was having two houses and assessee offered one for taxation, amount being Rs. 96000/-, below taxable limit

AO initiated penalty proceedings u/s 271(1)(c), is the penalty proceedings valid?

Pls answer with the help of relevent case law or provisions and sub provisions.....!!!!!

Thanks in Advance

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Dear Chintan,

it is possible to ivoke provision of section 271 (1) (c) even when the income of the assessee is below exemption limit and tax payable is nil. I have few decisions on that but will not be able to provide you before a day or two due to some reasons. I'll surely give it to you asap.

Thanks

JCIT Vs Saheli Leasing & Industries Ltd. (Supreme Court of India)


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