Denial of benefit u/s 115BAA - while filing its return of income...

Denial of benefit u/s 115BAA - while filing its return of income as it was unable to upload Form 10-IC due to technical glitches - Scope of CBDT circular - Despite the technical glitch in uploading Form 10-IC, the Tribunal noted that the CBDT Circular had condoned the delay in filing the form, subject to certain conditions. The Tribunal emphasized that circulars cannot curtail the benefits conferred by the law upon the assessee and should be interpreted liberally. Therefore, the Tribunal held that the appellant was entitled to the benefit under section 115BAA(1), notwithstanding the delay in uploading Form 10-IC.

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