Penalty proceedings u/s 217F

[Bibin KachappillyThomas]

I have received aletter from the assistant commisionar of income tax Circle 1, Palakkad N.Prasanna. It is said that i have not filed return of income for the year 2015-16. But according to my bank statement my income is less than two and half lakhs. plese advice me to do the necessary action.

[DR.MARIAPPAN GOVINDARAJAN]

If you are regularly filing income tax return, then the Department will issue notice if you do not file return for any year. If the income is less than ₹ 2,50,000/- you may file a return indicating NIL tax to be paid. Before that check Form 26AS of yours.

[Bibin KachappillyThomas]

Yes so far I have to filed the income tax return and my income is less than 2.5 lakhs. But please tell me how can I reply to assistant commissioner of Palakkad circle 1 N. Prasanna... ?? I don't have any email id or the details to contact. Please help me with an email id so that I can reply that Nil tax is paid

[nandankumar roy]

LOGIN TO INCOME TAX SITE THRU YOUR PAN NUMBER ,HOPE YOU WILL GET ALL DETAILS PERTAIN TO YOU

[Ganeshan Kalyani]

the contact information is generally given on the face of the notice/letter.

AI Summary

Non-filing allegation under section 217F: verify Form 26AS, access notice via PAN, and file a nil-tax return if eligible. Allegation of non-filing and potential penalty proceedings under section 217F prompted the taxpayer to seek guidance, claiming income below the exemption threshold. Advisers directed verification of Form 26AS, electronic access via PAN to obtain notice and contact details, and filing a return indicating nil tax if income is below the limit; they also observed contact information is usually on the notice itself.