Sulthan Bathery Service Co-Operative Bank v. Income Tax Officer
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court upheld the imprimatur on penalty orders under Sections 271D and 271E of the Income Tax Act but, recognizing the pendency of statutory appeals and an interim stay, directed the CIT(A) to dispose of the pending appeals within three months to resolve the issue expediently.
What did the court decide?
Directed the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) to pass orders on pending appeals against penalty orders within three months from the date of receipt of this judgment; stay on recovery continues.