AVTEC Ltd. v. Asst. CIT [2024] 168 taxmann.com 692 / (2025) 129 ITR 483 (Delhi)(Trib.)

S. 271(1)(c): Penalty-Concealment-Furnishing inaccurate particulars of income-Penalty based on disallowance of payment treated as Fees for Technical Services-Quantum addition deleted-Penalty deleted.

The Commissioner (Appeals) confirmed penalty under section 271(1)(c) in respect of the disallowance relating to warehousing charges paid to a non-resident. The Tribunal held that once the very basis of the disallowance failed, the consequential penalty could not survive. Accordingly, the Assessing Officer was directed to delete the penalty. (AYs. 2011-12 to 2016-17).

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