Penalty u/s 271C - non-deduction of tax at source from the ...
Case Laws Income Tax
April 30, 2022
Penalty u/s 271C - non-deduction of tax at source from the payment of harvesting charges paid to contractors - We are aware that ignorance of law is not an excuse but at the same time, it is not practical that every taxpayer should always be aware about the latest development of fiscal laws; which are ever and fast changing. We find that, the issue at hand was highly debatable at relevant point of time and assessee was prevented by a reasonable cause for not complying with the provisions - the appellant assessee is entitled to relief from 271C penalty by virtue of provisions of section 273B - AT
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