Concealment Of Income' & 'Furnishing Inaccurate Income Particulars' Distinct Grounds For Penalty U/S 271(1)(c) Of IT Act, Can't Be Clubbed: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court has ruled that concealment of income and furnishing inaccurate income particulars are distinct grounds for penalty under Section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act. The court clarified that the Revenue cannot club these separate violations together. This distinction is crucial for proper application of penalties and ensures fair treatment of taxpayers. The ruling emphasizes the need for specific grounds when imposing penalties and prevents arbitrary combination of different types of violations. This decision provides important guidance for tax authorities in framing penalty orders.