Delay in filing return, petitioner entitled to refund of excess ...

Pedantic approach rejected, justice prevailed for Mumbai resident's belated tax return filing.

Case Laws Income Tax

October 16, 2024

Delay in filing return, petitioner entitled to refund of excess tax deducted at source, revenue rejected application u/s 119(2)(b) citing lack of proof for hardship faced in not filing return on time as per Circular 9/2015. Petitioner residing in Mumbai, return could not be filed by advocate. Held that pedantic approach should be avoided in condonation of delay matters, justice-oriented approach adopted. Petitioner permitted to file belated return by exercising powers u/s 119(2)(b) as entitled to refund. Petition allowed, matter remanded to pass appropriate order u/s 119(2).

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Delay in filing return, petitioner entitled to refund of excess ...

Pedantic approach rejected, justice prevailed for Mumbai resident's belated tax return filing.

Case Laws Income Tax

October 16, 2024

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