Offences by Hindu undivided families – Section 278C - Income Tax - Ready Reckoner - Income Tax

Offences by Hindu undivided families Section 278C (1) Where karta is liable for punishment [Section 278C(1)] - Where an offence under this Act has been committed by a Hindu undivided family, the karta thereof shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly. The karta shall not be liable to any punishment if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he had exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of such offence. (2) Member of HUF liable for punishment if offence, etc., committed with the consent, connivance, etc. [Section 278C(2)] - Where an offence under this Act, has been committed by a Hindu undivided family and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or connivance of, or is attributable to any neglect on the part of, any member of the Hindu undivided family, such member shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.