Penalty u/s 271(1)(c) of IT Act 1961

[NIRMAL Kashyap]

ITO has issued order  impossing penalty u/s 271(1)(c)on 28/3/2012  taking prior approval of the Range Addl. Comm. of Income Tax due to non compliance of Show Cause notice issued  on 17/01/12 & 7/2/12.But I replied against the notice on 19/03/2012.Pls suggest how could I proceed in this case.

AI Summary

Appeal Suggested Against Penalty Under Section 271(1)(c) of Income Tax Act for Alleged Non-Compliance with Notices A query was raised regarding a penalty imposed under Section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, due to alleged non-compliance with show cause notices. The penalty order was issued on March 28, 2012, despite a response being submitted on March 19, 2012. The suggested course of action is to file an appeal within the stipulated period. If there is proof of the response submission, the appeal could request a remand for a fresh hearing. Without such proof, the appeal should aim to set aside the penalty order.