Levy of penalty u/s 271(1)(b) - It is a settled position that ...
Assessing Officer Must Independently Justify Penalty u/s 271(1)(b) Separate from Tax Assessment Proceedings.
August 1, 2020
Case Laws Income Tax AT
Levy of penalty u/s 271(1)(b) - It is a settled position that assessment and penalty proceedings are two separate and distinct proceedings and though reference can be drawn to the findings in the assessment order, the AO has to record independent findings as to why penalty may be levied in the given case - AT
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