Penalty Dropped for Non-Auditing Due to Bona Fide Belief in Audit Inapplicability

Bhartiya Shiksha Prachar Samiti Vs DCIT (ITAT Jaipur)

In a recent case involving the Bhartiya Shiksha Prachar Samiti and the Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax (DCIT), the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) decided to drop a penalty related to the non-auditing of accounts. This was due to the Samiti’s bona fide claim under Section 11 of the Income Tax Act, which provides certain exemptions for non-profit organizations.

This case highlights the complexity of tax laws and their applic

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