Penalty u/s 271FA - failure to file AIR - mandatory requirements...

Penalty u/s 271FA - failure to file AIR - mandatory requirements of Section 285 BA calling upon the petitioners to file the returns within a period of 60 days from the date of notice has not been complied with. Instead, the petitioners have been directly asked to show cause only why penalty should not be imposed. In this case the petitioner has in any event filed the returns on 20.10.2011 though belatedly. The purpose of the requirements of section 285 BA of the Income Tax Act, 1961 stands satisfied. - Penalty order quashed - HC