Case Number: ITA 6310/DEL/2019 filed on 2019-07-26 involving appellant Chronicle Publication Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi and respondent ACIT (CPC)-TDS, New Delhi for the assessment year 2013-14, specifically for the third quarter.
Pronounced on 2020-08-31, this case concludes with the final tribunal order addressing disputes over TDS processing under section 200A and the implications of section 234E. The tribunal’s decision focuses on the accurate processing of TDS statements and the proper application of late filing fees as per legislative amendments effective from June 1, 2015.
The tribunal meticulously analyzed the amendments to section 200A(1) introduced by the Finance Act of 2015, noting their prospective application and clarifying that fees under section 234E for late filing could not be retroactively applied to statements filed before the amendment date. This decision emphasizes the importance of adherence to legislative timelines and proper filing procedures.
The tribunal’s clear directive ensures that Chronicle Publication Pvt. Ltd. was not liable for late filing fees for the periods before the effective date of the legislative changes, setting a significant precedent for similar cases.
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