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- Levy of interest under section 139(8) beyond the date of actual filing of the return - Competency of the appeals filed by the assessee challenging the action of the Assessing Officer - Interpretation of provisions of section 139(8) regarding charging of interest Analysis: 1. The appeals by the assessee challenged the levy of interest under section 139(8) beyond the date of actual filing of the return for assessment years 1985-86, 1986-87, and 1987-88. The assessee contended that interest should be charged only up to the date of filing the returns on 25-6-1990, as the tax was duly deposited at that time. 2. A preliminary objection was raised regarding the competency of the appeals, citing a previous order and section 273A. The assessee argued that the appeals were challenging the Assessing Officer's action on interest charged, not the order under section 273A, making the appeals valid. The different remedies available under sections 246/253 and section 273A were highlighted. 3. The merits of the case were discussed, referencing the provisions of section 139(8) which state that interest is chargeable if the return is filed beyond the specified date. The interpretation of the law regarding interest calculation in cases of delayed returns or non-filing was examined, citing relevant case laws. The compensatory nature of interest under section 139(8) was emphasized. 4. The Tribunal held that interest should be charged only up to the date of filing the returns, considering the tax paid under section 140A as payment 'or otherwise'. The Assessing Officer was directed to recalculate the interest chargeable under section 139(8 based on this interpretation. The appeals by the assessee were partly allowed based on this decision.
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