Defective Show Cause Notice Invalidates Penalty Proceedings u/s 271(1)(c) of Income Tax Act, High Court Rules.

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....Levy of penalty u/s 271(1)(c) - defective notice - Since it has been found that the show cause notice dated 12.02.2008 that was issued to the Assessee was vague and the penalty proceedings initiated on that basis were vitiated, it would not be necessary to answer substantial questions of law - Once it is found that the show cause notice dated 12.02.2008 issued to the Assessee was not in accordance with law, the orders passed thereon would automatic cease to operate. - HC....