Penalty Proceedings Invalid if Quantum Proceedings Quashed; Non-Compliance u/s 142(1) Not Enough for Section 271(1)(b) Penalty.

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....Penalty u/s 271(1)(c) - non-compliance of notice issues - if the quantum proceedings itself are declared to be bad in law and quashed , then any non compliance on the part of the assessee to respond to notice issued u/s 142(1) during such proceedings which are held to be void ab inito and proceedings without jurisdiction , will not give rise to any cause of action for validly initiating penalty proceedings u/s 271(1)(b) for non compliance of notice issued u/s 142(1) during such proceedings - AT....