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Penalties imposed under sections 271(1)(c), 271(1)(a), 271(1)(b), and 273(b) for the assessment year 1971-72. Detailed Analysis: 1. Penalties Imposed: - Four appeals were filed by the assessee against penalties imposed for the assessment year 1971-72. - Penalties were imposed under sections 271(1)(c), 271(1)(a), 271(1)(b), and 273(b) by the IAC and ITO. - The amounts of penalties imposed were detailed in the table, with varying sections of the Income Tax Act and penalty amounts. 2. Concealment of Income: - The case involved the assessee filing a return showing income below the taxable limit but later additions were made by the ITO. - The IAC imposed a penalty of Rs. 82,000 for concealment of Rs. 41,142, which was near the maximum penalty. - The IAC found that the business was conducted solely by the assessee despite the license being in the wife's name. - The penalty was upheld due to the failure to produce diaries and evidence at the assessment stage. 3. Penalty under Section 271(1)(a): - The assessee did not file the return voluntarily despite having income above the taxable limit. - The delay in filing the return was unexplained, leading to a penalty of Rs. 8,316 under section 271(1)(a) as directed by the AAC. 4. Penalty under Section 271(1)(b): - The penalty was justified as the assessee failed to produce books of accounts and statements of assets and liabilities. - The default under section 142(1) warranted a penalty under section 271(1)(b) which was to be quantified later. 5. Penalty under Section 273(b): - The assessee did not pay advance tax despite having income exceeding the limit for which advance tax was payable. - The default in not filing the estimate attracted a penalty under section 273(b) to be quantified later. 6. Quantum of Penalties: - All penalties related to the same assessment year and were inter-linked due to the non-disclosure of true income. - The minimum and maximum penalties for each section were considered, and penalties were imposed accordingly to meet the ends of justice. 7. Conclusion: - The ITAT partially allowed one appeal, dismissed another, and partially allowed two appeals concerning the penalties imposed under different sections for the assessment year 1971-72.
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