Generic Show Cause Notice Issued u/s 274/271(1)(c) Lacks Specificity, Potentially Affecting Penalty Validity.

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....Penalty u/s 271(1)(c) - defect in the SCN - AO has issued a generic show cause notice in a printed form without mentioning the specific charge by striking off the inapplicable words. Thus, the show cause notice issued under section 274 r.w.s section 271(1)(c) is a vague and omnibus notice revealing complete non-application of mind by the assessing officer. - AT....