Appeal to Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals)
171. (1) An assessee aggrieved by an order imposing penalty under this Chapter, may appeal to the Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) within a period of thirty days from the date of receipt of the order of the Assessing Officer.
(2) An appeal under sub-section (1) shall be in such form and verified in such manner as may be prescribed and shall be accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees.
(3) Where an appeal has been filed under sub-section (1), the provisions of sections 249 to 251 of the Income-tax Act shall, as far as may be, apply to such appeal.
Notes on Clauses:
Clause 171 of the Bill provides for an appeal to the Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) when the assessee denies has liability to be assessed under this Chapter or against any order passed under clause or clause by an Assessing Officer. This clause also contains provisions relating to time for filing appeal, etc., and provides that provisions of section 249 to 251 of the Income-tax Act, shall as far as maybe, apply to such appeals.