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| Decision |
The petitioner's application for quashing the prosecution proceedings was dismissed. The court found that the prosecution was based on the alleged wilful failure to furnish the return of income in a timely manner, not merely on the non-compliance of the notice under section 148(1). The court emphasized that the determination of whether the delay was wilful or not was a matter for the trial court to decide. The petitioner was given the liberty to raise all relevant points before the trial court at the appropriate stage. The court also noted that prior similar applications had been dismissed, and the petitioner was advised to file for a dispensation of appearance if necessary. The decision reinforced the importance of timely compliance with tax obligations, highlighting the serious implications of prolonged delays in filing tax returns. |
| Summary |
In the case of A.Y. Prabhakar (Kartha) HUF v. Asstt. Commissioner of Income Tax, the Madras High Court addressed the issue of penalties under the Income-tax Act for late filing of tax returns. The petitioner contended that there was no delay in filing returns upon receiving notice under section 148, but the prosecution alleged that there was a wilful failure to furnish the return of income as required by section 139(1). The court ruled that the determination of whether the delay was wilful should be made by the trial court. This case underscores the critical nature of compliance with tax laws and the consequences of failing to file returns on time. It serves as a reminder for taxpayers to adhere to deadlines to avoid legal repercussions. The court dismissed the petition, allowing the petitioner to present their arguments at trial, reinforcing the principle that procedural matters regarding tax compliance are best resolved in the trial context. |
| Court |
Madras High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
M. Karpagavinayagam, J.
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| Lawyers |
S.J. Jagadev for the Petitioner,
Ramaswamy K. for the Respondent
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| Petitioners |
A.Y. Prabhakar (Kartha) HUF
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| Respondents |
Asstt. Commissioner of Income Tax
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| Citations |
2003 SLD 3709,
(2003) 262 ITR 287
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| Other Citations |
A.Y. Prabhakar (HUF) v. Asst. CIT [1996] 217 ITR 253 (Mad.)
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| Laws Involved |
Income-tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
271(1),
139(1),
148
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