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Rural Works Dept’s TDS Delay: Patna HC Permits Dept to Decide on Equal Split of Compounding Charges Among Officers

Update / Judgement Date

21 Apr 2025

Source

Taxscan

Author

Team — WCP Legal Desk

Reading Time

1 min read

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The Patna High Court permitted the Rural Works Department to decide on an equal split of compounding charges among officers for the delay in Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) payments. Compounding charges are levied for defaults in tax compliance. The court's order allows the department to internally determine the apportionment of these charges among the responsible officials, providing a mechanism for accountability within the government department.