Penalty order passed beyond time prescribed u/s 275(1)(c) is untenable

PCIT Vs Rishikesh Buildcon Pvt. Ltd. (Delhi High Court) Delhi High Court held that penalty order passed beyond the time period prescribed under section 275(1)(c) of the Act i.e. after the lapse of six months from the end of the month in which the penalty proceedings were initiated is liable to be set aside. Facts- The Respondent, Assessee, is engaged in the business of carrying out land development work and had filed its Return of Income, declaring a loss of Rs. 56,022/-. The Assessee’s case was selected for scrutiny through CASS and Notice was issued under Section 143(2) of the Income Tax A...