Assessee Escapes Penalty for Non-Compliance Due to Sufficient Cause u/s 271(1)(b); Default Considered Bona Fide.

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....Validity of penalty levied u/s 271(1)(b) - non-compliance - The assessee has shown sufficient cause for non-compliance, moreover, such non-compliance was done by granting adjournment by the AO himself. - the assessment was framed u/s 143(3) - the penalty u/s 271(1)(b) of the Act cannot be imposed on the assessee for such bonafide default due to reasons beyond his control - AT....