Tax Tribunal Allows Late Foreign Tax Credit Claim Due to Medical Delay; Prioritizes DTAA Over Income Tax Act for Benefits.

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....Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) u/s 90 r.w. Article 25 India US Treaty (DTAA) - Claim denied as Assessee could not file Form 67 online along with return - The Tribunal accepted the appellant's plea of a reasonable cause for the delay, as evidenced by medical documentation, and condoned the delay, allowing the appeal to proceed. - The Tribunal agreed with the appellant's contention, emphasizing that procedural law should not be construed as mandatory when it obstructs justice. It noted that the DTAA provisions override those of the Income Tax Act if they are more beneficial to the taxpayer.....