Appeals on Penalties for Bogus Purchases: Section 271(1)(c) Highlights Independence from Quantum Proceedings in Income Tax Act.

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....Monetary limit for filing of appeal by revenue in case of penalty - Penalty u/s 271(1)(c) on bogus purchases - Quantum proceedings and penalty proceedings are independent and distinct proceedings and confirmation of an addition cannot on a standalone basis justify imposition/upholding of a penalty u/s 271(1)(c) of the Act. Adopting the same logic, we are of the considered view that unless a specific exception is provided in the Circular w.r.t penalty also, it could by no means be construed that penalty was to be treated at par with the quantum additions. - AT....