Levy of interest under Section 215 - Deputy Commissioner of...

Levy of interest under Section 215 - Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Bombay, by order dated 20/03/1989 in the exercise of power under Rule 40 of Income Tax Rules, held that delay in finalization of assessment is not attributable to Assessee and therefore the Assessee is not liable to pay interest under Section 215 of the Act beyond the period of one year from the date of filing of return. - Therefore Appellant is not entitled to waiver of interest for a period of one year. Appellant is entitled to the benefit of order dated 20/03/1989 passed under Rule 40(1) only to the extent stated therein. - HC

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