Condonation of Delay in Revised Tax Returns: Balancing Genuine Hardship and Fair Justice in Tax Matters.

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....Condonation of delay for filing revised return u/s 119(2)(b) - scope of 'genuine hardship’ - While considering these aspects, the authorities are expected to bear in mind that no applicant stand to benefit by lodging delayed returns. Refusing to condone the delay can result in a meritorious matter being thrown out at the very threshold and cause of justice being defeated. As against this, when the delay is condoned, the highest that can happen is that a cause would be decided on merits after hearing the parties. - HC....