Ch 13: PROCEDURAL COMPLIANCE — Previous Year Exam Questions (PYQ)

1(a): Incomes which do not form part of Total Income

3 Marks

📌 No statutory modification required; provision remains active in current study material.

Indicate three situations where the Return of Income has to be compulsorily filed under section 139(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

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1(b): Tax Deduction at Source ‘TDS’ & Tax Collection at Source ‘TCS’

5 Marks

With reference to the statutory framework governing 'Tax Deduction at Source ‘TDS’ & Tax Collection at Source ‘TCS’' under Tax Laws & Practice (CS Executive), critically examine the substantive legal provisions, scope, and applicability thresholds. Specifically elucidate: (i) the governing statutory sections/rules/standards; (ii) eligibility conditions, numerical limits, and compliance parameters; and (iii) consequences of non-compliance or procedural default.

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2(a): Advance Tax & Self Assessment Tax ‘SAT’

5 Marks

An entity / assessee is subject to statutory and regulatory obligations concerning 'Advance Tax & Self Assessment Tax ‘SAT’' under Tax Laws & Practice (CS Executive). Examine the practical application and computational methodology involved. Specifically elucidate: (i) applicable statutory principles and thresholds; (ii) step-by-step procedural/computational mechanics; and (iii) mandatory documentation and prescribed statutory filings.

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2(b): Filing of Returns

5 Marks

Critically evaluate the compliance architecture, reporting mandates, and statutory time limits governing 'Filing of Returns' under Tax Laws & Practice (CS Executive). Specifically discuss: (i) key statutory provisions and recent regulatory amendments; (ii) procedural roadmap and e-filing requirements; and (iii) remedial mechanisms available in the event of administrative or statutory disputes.

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3(a): Fee and interest for default in furnishing return of Income

5 Marks

As a qualified professional consultant, provide a comprehensive advisory analysis on 'Fee and interest for default in furnishing return of Income' under Tax Laws & Practice (CS Executive). Your advisory opinion must address: (i) statutory prerequisites and criteria; (ii) risk management and internal audit considerations; and (iii) authoritative legal precedents or administrative guidelines governing the issue.

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3(b): Tax Deduction at Source ‘TDS’ & Tax Collection at Source ‘TCS’

5 Marks

With reference to the statutory framework governing 'Tax Deduction at Source ‘TDS’ & Tax Collection at Source ‘TCS’' under Tax Laws & Practice (CS Executive), critically examine the substantive legal provisions, scope, and applicability thresholds. Specifically elucidate: (i) the governing statutory sections/rules/standards; (ii) eligibility conditions, numerical limits, and compliance parameters; and (iii) consequences of non-compliance or procedural default.

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4(a): Advance Tax & Self Assessment Tax ‘SAT’

5 Marks

An entity / assessee is subject to statutory and regulatory obligations concerning 'Advance Tax & Self Assessment Tax ‘SAT’' under Tax Laws & Practice (CS Executive). Examine the practical application and computational methodology involved. Specifically elucidate: (i) applicable statutory principles and thresholds; (ii) step-by-step procedural/computational mechanics; and (iii) mandatory documentation and prescribed statutory filings.

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