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Penalty u/s 271D & 271E - allegation of cash loan having been taken/repaid - The ITAT underscored the principle that penalties under Sections 271D and 271E for violations of Sections 269SS and 269T are not applicable when the existence of the transactions (cash loans taken and repaid) is itself disputed. Furthermore, it highlighted the importance of adhering to principles of natural justice, including the right to cross-examine evidence used against the assessee.
Penalty u/s 271D & 271E - allegation of cash loan having been taken/repaid - The ITAT underscored the principle that penalties under Sections 271D and 271E for violations of Sections 269SS and 269T are not applicable when the existence of the transactions (cash loans taken and repaid) is itself disputed. Furthermore, it highlighted the importance of adhering to principles of natural justice, including the right to cross-examine evidence used against the assessee.
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