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2015 (12) TMI 553 - AT - Income TaxPenalty under section 271D - Held that:- The assessee has tried to wriggle out from rigours of sections 269SS and 271D of the Act by contending that such entries in the Balance Sheet and books of account are as a result of mistake committed by the Accountant but, in our view, such plea of the assessee is not acceptable as it is not a bona fide plea. Though the assessee has made an endavour to project the loan taken as amount received as a trustee by virtue of power of attorney but, in our view, such plea of the assessee is on thin ground. Had it been a case of holding the money of the lady in trust, the assessee would not have shown it as loan in its books of account and financial statement. As far as the contention of the assessee that the transaction is bona fide and there is no accounted money, hence, provisions of section 263SS is not applicable, we are unable to accept such contention of the assessee. On reading of the provisions of section 269SS of the Act, it is very clear that it is applicable to a situation where cash loan is accepted in excess of the prescribed limit. Therefore, there is nothing in the said provision to show that it will apply only in a case where unaccounted cash is introduced or transaction is not bona fide. Therefore, in the facts of the present case, since it is proved that the assessee has received cash loan of ₹ 2.50 lakh in violation of provisions contained in section 269SS, imposition of penalty, in our view, is justified. - Decided against assessee.
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