US EditionSetback for TVK Chief Vijay as Madras HC Rejects Petition Against ₹1.5 Crore Income Tax Penalty
The Madras High Court affirmed a Rs 1.5 crore penalty on Vijay for undisclosed income of Rs 15 crore in FY 2015-16, citing proper issuance of the tax notice.
- On Friday, February 6, 2026, the Madras High Court dismissed Vijay, Tamil actor-politician and TVK chief's petition, allowing the Rs 1.5 crore penalty to stand.
- Assessment and penalty processes followed income-tax searches at Vijay's residence, with the department accusing nondisclosure of Rs 15 crore for 2015-16, triggering proceedings under Section 271AAB.
- At the High Court the dispute centered on limitation under Section 275, after an earlier bench of the court stayed recovery, citing time-barred order.
- The court held the show-cause notice was issued within the prescribed time under Section 263 and observed no deficiency in its issuance, declining to examine other aspects.
- The ITAT in May 2022 set aside the revision, partly ruling for the department on expenses linked to Vijay's fan association.
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Setback for TVK chief Vijay as Madras HC rejects petition against ₹1.5 crore Income Tax penalty
The Madras High Court dismissed TVK chief Vijay's petition challenging a ₹1.50 crore penalty imposed by the Income Tax Department for not disclosing full income for 2015-16.
Madras High Court Rejects Vijay's Plea Against ₹1.5 Crore Penalty In ‘Puli’ Undisclosed Income Case
The Madras High Court on Friday, 6 February 2026, dismissed a plea filed by actor and founder of Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), Vijay, challenging a ₹1.5 crore penalty imposed by the Income Tax Department for alleged non-disclosure of income during the 2015–16 assessment period. Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy passed the order while rejecting the petition challenging the demand notice issued by the department. According to Vijay, he had declare…
Setback for Vijay as Madras HC dismisses TVK chief's plea against Rs 1.5 crore income tax penalty
The case originated from income tax searches conducted at Vijay’s residence in September 2015. Subsequently, an assessment order was passed in December 2017, and penalty proceedings under Section 271AAB(1) were initiated in December 2018.
Madras High Court dismisses Vijay's plea against Rs 1.50 crore income tax penalty
On Friday, February 6, Tamil actor-politician Vijay walked away from the Madras High Court without the relief he had sought. His petition, which questioned a notice issued by the income tax department, was dismissed. With that, the penalty of Rs 1.5 crore imposed on him was allowed to stand. The fine traces back to the financial year 2015–16. The income tax department had accused Vijay of not disclosing income amounting to Rs 15 crore, and the p…
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