CIT(A) Oversteps: Cannot Direct Assessing Officer on Penalties; Income Estimation Alone Insufficient for Penalty u/s 271(1)(c.

Penalty u/s 271(1)(c) - CIT(A) has given direction to the Assessing Officer to levy penalty equivalent to 100% tax under section 271(1)(c) of the Act. Mere estimate of income cannot fasten liability upon the assessee u/s.271(1)(c) of the Act. - it is settled law that learned CIT(A) has no power whatsoever to remit the matter to the Assessing Officer to pass a penalty order as per his direction. - AT .....

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