Answer

1. F

   Facts

   Yes. Under the 1961 Act, failure to comply with a Sec 142(1) or 143(2) notice can attract a penalty of ₹10,000 for each failure, after a chance to be heard.

2. P

   Provisions and law

   • Sec 272A(1)(d), Income-tax Act 1961Penalty of ₹10,000 for each failure to comply with a notice under Sec 142(1) or 143(2) (2025 Act number to be confirmed).
   • Sec 142(1), Income-tax Act 1961 (now Sec 268(1))The officer can ask you to file a return or produce accounts, documents and information.
3. A

   Analysis

   If three notices went unanswered, the exposure can be ₹30,000, separate from tax on the assessed income. A good reason, such as illness or the notice going to a wrong address, can be pleaded when the penalty notice comes. Replying now reduces the chance of more defaults being counted.

4. C

   Conclusion

   1. 1Count the notices you missed.
   2. 2Reply to the pending notice now.
   3. 3Keep proof of any reason for earlier delay.
   4. 4When a penalty show-cause comes, reply with that reason.
   5. 5Appeal if a penalty order is passed unfairly.

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