Procedural lapse in filing Form 26Q cannot justify a disallowance u/s 40(a)(ia)

Royal Impex Vs DCIT (ITAT Chennai)

ITAT directs AO to reconsider Rs.80.65 lakh transport expenses disallowed u/s 40(a)(ia), holding substantive compliance under Sec.194C(6) prevails over procedural lapse under Sec.194C(7). A procedural lapse in filing Form 26Q cannot justify a disallowance u/s 40(a)(ia).

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