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of <h1>Partial Appeal Success: Penalty Restricted to Deposit Date under Income-tax Act</h1> <h3>Ashirwad Complex Versus J.C.I.T. (TDS), Chandigarh</h3> Ashirwad Complex Versus J.C.I.T. (TDS), Chandigarh - TMI Issues:Levy of penalty under section 272A(2)(k) of the Income-tax Act, 1961.Analysis:Issue: Levy of Penalty under Section 272A(2)(k) of the ActThe case involved the appeal against the penalty levied under section 272A(2)(k) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, for late filing of quarterly returns of tax deducted at source for the financial year 2009-10. The Assessing Officer imposed a penalty for delay in filing the TDS returns, which was later reduced by the CIT(Appeals). The appellant contended that although the TDS returns were filed late, the taxes were deposited before the filing date, and credit for the same was not allowed. The crux of the issue was whether the penalty under section 272A(2)(k) should be upheld or restricted based on the circumstances of tax deposit and return filing.The Tribunal considered the details of tax deducted at source, its deposit dates, due dates of filing TDS returns, and actual filing dates for each quarter. The appellant argued that despite the delay in filing, the tax amount was deposited before the filing date, indicating compliance with the tax obligations. The Tribunal referred to a precedent set by the Hon'ble Punjab & Haryana High Court in H.M.T. Ltd. Tractors Division Vs CIT, where it was held that if the tax at source was paid on time and the return was filed timely, a mere delay in issuing the tax deduction certificate should not result in a penalty. The Tribunal directed the Assessing Officer to recompute the penalty in line with this principle, considering the timely tax deposit as a mitigating factor against the penalty.In conclusion, the Tribunal partially allowed the appeal, emphasizing that the penalty under section 272A(2)(k) should be restricted to the date of tax deposit, even if it was beyond the due date of filing the TDS returns. The decision was based on the principle that the delay in furnishing the tax deduction certificate was technical and did not result in any loss to the Revenue. The judgment provided clarity on the application of penalties under the Income-tax Act, ensuring a fair balance between compliance requirements and mitigating circumstances.
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