Section 77: Daily Penalty for Non-Appearance to Summons is Discretionary, Can Be Reduced by Officer's Judgment.

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....Penalty u/s 77 for non appearance to summons - penalty of ₹ 200 per day is not in the nature of mandatory. Therefore it is discretion of the officer to reduce the penalty depending upon the nature of the case. - AT....