Non payment of income tax in response to a notice leads to prosecution. In such circumstances, is it a civil or criminal offence?
Dhirajlal Rambhia
(SEO Sai Gr. Hosp.)
(178065 Points)
Replied 14 March 2018
It is important to note that since some of the above terms have not been defined under the I.T. Act, the meaning of the terms used above have to be taken from the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, as mandated under Sec. 280C of the I.T. Act.........
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RAMAKRISHNAN R
(INCOME TAX OFFICER)
(1736 Points)
Replied 15 March 2018