1(1) If the Central Government is of opinion that it is necessary or expedient in the public interest to publish the names of any assessees and any other particulars relating to any proceedings 2 or prosecutions under this Act in respect of such assessees, it may cause to be published such names and particulars in such manner as it thinks fit.
3 (2) No publication under this section shall be made in relation to any penalty imposed under this Act until the time for presenting an appeal to the 4 *** Commissioner (Appeals) has expired without an appeal having been presented or the appeal, if presented, has been disposed of.
Explanation.-In the case of a firm, company or other association of persons, the names of the partners of the firm, directors, managing agents, secretaries and treasurers, or managers of the company, or the members of the association, as the case may be, may also be published if, in the opinion of the Central Government, the circumstances of the case justify it.
----------------------------
1. Subs. by Act 5 of 1964, s. 45, for section 287 (w.e.f. 1-4-1964).
2. Ins. by Act 41 of 1975, s. 77 (w.e.f. 1-10-1975).
3. Subs. by s. 77, ibid., for sub-section (2) (w.e.f. 1-10-1975).
4. The words and brackets "Deputy Commissioner (Appeals) or the" omitted by Act
21 of 1998, s. 65 (w.e.f. 1-10-1998). Which was substituted as "Deputy
Commissioner (Appeals)" for "Appellate Assistant Commissioner" by Act 4 of 1988,
s. 2 (w.e.f. 1-4-1988) and the words and brackets "or the commissioner
(Appeals)" were inserted after "Appellate Assistant Commissioner" by Act 22 of
1977, s. 39 and the Fifth Schedule (w.e.f. 1-4-1977).
Section 285A Furnishing of information or documents by an Indian concern in certain cases
Section 285B Submission of statements by producers of cinematograph films
Section 285BA Obligation to furnish statement of financial transaction or reportable account
Section 286 Furnishing of report in respect of international group
Section 287 Publication of information respecting assessees in certain cases
Section 287A Appearance by registered valuer in certain matters
Section 288 Appearance by authorised representative
Section 288A Rounding off of income
Section 288B Rounding off amount payable and refund due