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1. Appeal against penalties levied under section 271(1)(a) and section 273(2)(c) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 for the assessment year 1979-80. Detailed Analysis: 1. The appeals were directed against the consolidated order of the CIT(A), Meerut, concerning penalties imposed on the assessee under section 271(1)(a) and section 273(2)(c) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 for the assessment year 1979-80. The assessing officer found that the assessee failed to file the return of income by the due date, leading to the imposition of penalties. However, certain crucial aspects were not adequately recorded by the assessing officer, necessitating a fresh disposal of the appeals by the CIT(A). 2. Regarding the penalty under section 271(1)(a), the assessing officer noted that the return was filed after a significant delay, and the assessing officer presumed no reasonable cause for the delay. However, there were additional aspects related to the penalty that were not recorded by the assessing officer, which needed further examination by the CIT(A for a proper decision. 3. The penalty under section 273(2)(c) was also imposed on the assessee for failure to submit the estimate of advance tax on time. The assessing officer contended that the estimate filed by the assessee was invalid, leading to the levy of the penalty. The CIT(A, in his order, highlighted the importance of considering the tax paid after the stipulated dates as advance tax, which could affect the exigibility of penalties. 4. The total penalties imposed for the defaults under section 271(1)(a) and section 273(2)(c) were challenged before the CIT(A, who canceled the penalties after considering the tax payments made by the assessee. However, the revenue raised common grounds against the cancellation of both penalties, leading to the need for a fresh disposal of the appeals. 5. The Tribunal found discrepancies in the recording and computation of penalties by the assessing officer and the CIT(A). The Tribunal emphasized the importance of analyzing the payments made in pursuance of the advance tax estimate to determine the validity of penalties. It was crucial to consider legal arguments and factual circumstances before deciding on the imposability of penalties. 6. The Tribunal set aside the order of the CIT(A) and directed a fresh disposal of the appeals, instructing the CIT(A) to consider all observations and directions provided. The decision was made to ensure a comprehensive analysis of the issues and a lawful determination of the penalties. In conclusion, the judgment highlighted the necessity of a thorough examination of factual and legal aspects before imposing penalties under the Income-tax Act, emphasizing the importance of proper recording, computation, and consideration of all relevant factors in penalty proceedings.
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