Penalty for estimation of income and disallowances for tax non-deduction clarified: estimation-based penalties not sustainable; additions without conc...
Managerial remuneration disallowance under s.40A(2)(b) challenged over alleged tax-avoidance; appellate decision restored deletion of addition for dir...
The text examines provisional attachment under Section 83 and Rule 159(5), emphasising that attachment is a draconian revenue-protection power requiring formation of an opinion and due deliberation. It notes Rule 159(5) grants the attached person the right to file objections and to be heard, and that the Commissioner must pass a reasoned order accepting or rejecting objections. Where attachment orders and rejection orders lack recorded reasons and show non-application of mind, they cannot stand; the attachment orders were quashed and the matter remitted for fresh hearing and a reasoned decision.
The text examines provisional attachment under Section 83 and Rule 159(5), emphasising that attachment is a draconian revenue-protection power requiring formation of an opinion and due deliberation. It notes Rule 159(5) grants the attached person the right to file objections and to be heard, and that the Commissioner must pass a reasoned order accepting or rejecting objections. Where attachment orders and rejection orders lack recorded reasons and show non-application of mind, they cannot stand; the attachment orders were quashed and the matter remitted for fresh hearing and a reasoned decision.
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