The Income-tax Act, 1961 · XXI — PENALTIES IMPOSABLE

Section 271D. Penalty for failure to comply with the provisions of section 269SS

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

271D. Penalty for failure to comply with the provisions of section 269SS. —[ 7] [(1)] If a person takes or accepts any loan or deposit[8] [or specified sum] in contravention of the provisions of section 269SS, he shall be liable to pay, by way of penalty, a sum equal to the amount of the loan or deposit[8] [or specified sum] so taken or accepted. 9[(2) Any penalty imposable under sub-section (1) shall be imposed by the 5[Joint Commissioner].] 10 [271DA. Penalty for failure to comply with provisions of section 269ST. —(1) If a person receives any sum in contravention of the provisions of section 269ST, he shall be liable to pay, by way of penalty, a sum equal to the amount of such receipt: Provided that no penalty shall be imposable if such person proves that there were good and sufficient reasons for the contravention. (2) Any penalty imposable under sub-section (1) shall be imposed by the Joint Commissioner . ]

Source: India Code