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Petitioner seeks writ to quash communication & issue compounding certificate for income tax offences for assessment years 1979-80 to 1982-83. Analysis: The petitioner received summons for income tax offences and was assessed for the years in question. Notices were issued under section 271C of the Income-tax Act for not paying legal income tax. The petitioner showed willingness to compound the cases, and orders were passed accordingly. However, a subsequent communication stated incorrect compounding charges, leading to a higher amount demanded from the petitioner. The main issue revolved around whether each assessment year should be considered an independent unit or if all four years could be consolidated for action. The Supreme Court's decisions emphasized that each assessment year is an independent unit for tax purposes. The guidelines for compounding offences under direct tax laws were cited, but the court held that the law mandates treating each assessment year separately. The court concluded that the concealed amount did not exceed Rs.1 lakh in any assessment year, thus each year should be treated independently. The impugned communication was quashed, and all consequential actions based on it were also set aside. The respondent authorities were directed to issue the necessary compounding certificate within three months. The petitions were allowed, and no costs were awarded. In summary, the court ruled in favor of the petitioner, emphasizing the independence of each assessment year for tax purposes and quashing the communication demanding a higher compounding fee.
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