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Property seller takes cash yet wins for this reason

In a notable case, Mr. Choudhury was penalized by the Income Tax Department for accepting cash during a property sale. His Chartered Accountant contested the application of Section…

Property seller takes cash yet wins for this reason
Property seller takes cash yet wins for this reason — image via Economic Times — Credit: Economic Times

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In a notable case, Mr. Choudhury was penalized by the Income Tax Department for accepting cash during a property sale. His Chartered Accountant contested the application of Section 269SS, stating it was misapplied. The ITAT Cuttack ruled in Mr. Choudhury's favor, referencing a precedent set by the Arati Saraf case, leading to the cancellation of the penalty imposed under Section 271D.

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