442. (1) The Assessing Officer or Commissioner (Appeals) may impose a penalty of 2% of the value of each international transaction or specified domestic transaction entered into by a person, if in respect of such transaction he,— (a) fails to keep and maintain any such information and document as required by section 171(1); (b)fails to report such transaction whichhe is required to do so; or (c)maintains or furnishes an incorrect information or document. (2) The prescribed income-tax authority referred to in section 171(4) may impose a penalty of ?500000on a person, if he fails to furnish the information and document required under the said section.