Section 448 — Penalty for failure to deduct tax at source

Old Act equivalent: Section 271C of IT Act 1961 Sub-part: A—Penalties

Statutory Text

  1. If any person fails to—

(a) deduct the whole or any part of the tax as required under Chapter XIX-B; or

(b) pay or ensure the payment of, the whole or any part of the tax as required by or under— Officer may impose a penalty on such person, which shall be the lesser of—

(a) 0.5% of the total sales, turnover, or gross receipts in business, or the gross receipts in profession for such tax year or years; or

(b) ` 150000.” Penalty for failure to collect tax at source.

Provisos

None.

Explanations

None.

Tables

None.

Key Structure

  • Applies to: Person who fails to deduct tax as required by Chapter XIX-B.
  • Conditions: Failure to deduct whole or any part of TDS.
  • Time limits: None specified.
  • Monetary limits: Sum equal to the amount of tax not deducted.
  • Exceptions: Penalty imposable by Joint Commissioner (Appeals) or Commissioner (Appeals).

Cross-References

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Amendment Notes

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Practical Notes