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 explains that the power to freeze property under Section 17(1A) of PMLA may be exercised where investigative material (FIR/ECIR and related records) provides reasons to believe funds are proceeds of crime and the claimant fails to explain source; in such cases freezing is justified. Retention for adjudication under Section 20(4) is supportable where prima facie involvement in money laundering exists and continued retention does not cause prejudice. A pre-existing lien or bank guarantee does not, by itself, prevent seizure or freezing when investigation indicates the property is implicated.
The text explains that the power to freeze property under Section 17(1A) of PMLA may be exercised where investigative material (FIR/ECIR and related records) provides reasons to believe funds are proceeds of crime and the claimant fails to explain source; in such cases freezing is justified. Retention for adjudication under Section 20(4) is supportable where prima facie involvement in money laundering exists and continued retention does not cause prejudice. A pre-existing lien or bank guarantee does not, by itself, prevent seizure or freezing when investigation indicates the property is implicated.
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