Penalty u/s 271(1)(c)- penalty leviable if tax payable nil

CA Chintan Y. Dave (Proprietor) (26 Points)

02 January 2012  

Assessee, An Individual has been assessed to tax and offered NIL tax return showing Income as Rs. 9,000/- as SB Interest.

subsequently in assessement proceedings it was noticed that the assessee was having two houses and assessee offered one for taxation, amount being Rs. 96000/-, below taxable limit

AO initiated penalty proceedings u/s 271(1)(c), is the penalty proceedings valid?

Pls answer with the help of relevent case law or provisions and sub provisions.....!!!!!

Thanks in Advance