Section 269SS and 269T are Statutory Liabilities, Not Mere Technical Violations

Sofitra Impex Pvt. Ltd. Vs ACIT (ITAT Delhi) Introduction: The case of Sofitra Impex Pvt. Ltd. vs. ACIT (ITAT Delhi) revolves around violations of Section 269SS and 269T of the Income Tax Act, which deal with the modes of accepting and repaying certain loans and deposits. The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Delhi rendered a significant decision on these statutory provisions, and in this article, we provide a detailed analysis of the case. Detailed Analysis: 1. Background: Sofitra Impex Pvt. Ltd. filed appeals against the penalty orders passed by the Assessing Officer (AO) under Section 27...