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The court dismissed the writ petition filed by Gopal Trading Co. regarding the penalty levied by the Assessing Officer for delayed returns. The petitioner claimed that the delay was due to the CBI seizing their account books. However, the court found this argument unconvincing, noting that if the petitioner had been earnest, they could have obtained the seized records and filed their returns. The court emphasized that the petitioner was not maintaining proper books of account and the delay was attributed to their own convenience. Thus, the court upheld the penalty and interest imposed on the petitioner. |
| Summary |
In the case of Gopal Trading Co. v. Commissioner of Income Tax, the Delhi High Court addressed issues related to the Income-tax Act, specifically section 273A concerning penalties for late filing of returns. The petitioner, Gopal Trading Co., argued that the delay in submitting their tax returns was due to the CBI's seizure of their account books. However, the court found that this reasoning was not valid enough to warrant a waiver of the penalty. The judges pointed out that the petitioner had failed to maintain proper books of account and could have taken steps to retrieve the necessary records to comply with tax regulations. This case underscores the importance of diligence in maintaining financial records and timely compliance with tax obligations. The ruling serves as an important precedent for tax-related cases, particularly in the context of penalties for late filings. Legal representatives Sanjeev Khanna and Ajay Jha provided counsel for the respondent. The decision highlights the court's limited scope for interference in such matters under the Income-tax Act, reaffirming the principle that taxpayers must adhere to their responsibilities diligently. |
| Court |
Delhi High Court
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
MANMOHAN SARIN, J.
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| Lawyers |
Sanjeev Khanna,
Ajay Jha
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| Petitioners |
Gopal Trading Co.
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| Respondents |
Commissioner of Income Tax
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| Citations |
2003 SLD 3902,
(2003) 263 ITR 306
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Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Income-tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
273A
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