RAJU MOHAN GURNANI,NAVI MUMBAI vs. DCIT CENTRAL CIRLE - 5(2), MUMBAI
What did the Tribunal hold?
The Tribunal held that the additions based on loose papers could not be sustained as there was no evidence to prove they belonged to the assessee, were in her handwriting, or were found in her possession. However, the addition for deemed rental income from house property was upheld.
What were the facts?
During a search in the case of the assessee's husband and daughters, loose papers containing cash transactions were found. The Assessing Officer (AO) made additions to the assessee's income based on these papers, alleging they were in her handwriting and found in her possession.
What were the issues?
Whether additions based on loose papers found during a search in a third party's premises are valid against the assessee, and whether deemed rental income from house property is taxable.
Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?
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- Chandigarh), S.P Goyal v. DCIT122 citing74 ITD 298 · 2000 · ITAT
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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, ‘D‘ BENCH
Before: SHRI AMIT SHUKLA & MS. PADMAVATHY S
PER AMIT SHUKLA (J.M): The aforesaid appeals have been filed by the assessee against separate impugned orders of even date, 26/10/2021 passed u/s.153C r.w.s. 143(3) for the A.Y.2014-15; and A.Y.2015-16 and u/s.143(3) for the A.Y.2016-17. 2. The issues involved in all the assessment years are identical arising out of similar facts and therefore, the same were heard together and are being disposed of by way of this consolidated order.
In various grounds of appeal assessee has challenged following additions which was based on certain loose papers found in the course of search in the case of Shri Mohan Thakurda
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