Penalty u/s 271AAB/271(1)(c) - cash was seized u/s 132A - the ...
Income Tax
June 19, 2021
Penalty u/s 271AAB/271(1)(c) - cash was seized u/s 132A - the discrepancies were found during the survey - Obviously, no penalty can be imposed unless the conditions stipulated in the said provisions are duly and unambiguously satisfied. Since the assessee was exposed during survey, may be, it would have not disclosed the income but for the said survey. However, there cannot be any penalty only on surmises, conjectures and possibilities. Section 271(1)(c) of the Act has to be construed strictly. - AT
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