Summary
- The ITAT Delhi has quashed penalties under Section 271D, emphasizing the necessity of recording satisfaction in the assessment order.
- The Tribunal ruled that without this mandatory step, the initiation of penalties is invalid.
- As a result, the penalties imposed were deleted due to non-compliance with procedural requirements.
- This decision underscores the importance of adherence to statutory protocols in tax assessments.
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