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Assessment of undisclosed income based on cash found during search, rejection of evidence by revenue authorities, burden of proof on assessee, applicability of legal precedents. Analysis: 1. Assessment of Undisclosed Income: The appeal challenged the order of the CIT(A) regarding the assessment of undisclosed income based on cash found during a search. The assessee claimed the cash resulted from loans from specific individuals, supported by confirmations and repayment details. The Assessing Officer rejected this explanation, deeming it fabricated, and assessed the cash as undisclosed income for penalty under section 158 BFA(2). 2. Rejection of Evidence: The CIT(A) upheld the Assessing Officer's decision, emphasizing the lack of explanation during the search, timing of loans, and absence of reasons for borrowing. The CIT(A) deemed the Assessing Officer's action correct, confirming the addition as undisclosed income. The assessee's counsel argued that the rejection was based on conjectures and surmises, highlighting the evidence provided, including creditor confirmations and tax status. 3. Burden of Proof: The assessee contended that by providing creditor details, confirmations, and repayment proofs, the burden of proof shifted to the revenue authorities. Citing legal precedents, the counsel argued that the assessee had discharged the initial onus, and it was the revenue's responsibility to establish lack of creditworthiness. The counsel emphasized that the creditors were regular taxpayers, supporting the genuineness of the transactions. 4. Applicability of Legal Precedents: The assessee's counsel referenced various legal precedents to support the argument that entries in account books should be accepted as true, and the revenue must provide concrete evidence to disprove the assessee's claims. The counsel highlighted the need for a thorough investigation and the requirement for positive material to establish undisclosed income. 5. Judgment: The Tribunal found that the assessee had sufficiently explained the source of cash through loans, supported by creditor confirmations and repayment details. The Tribunal criticized the revenue authorities for not conducting a thorough enquiry or providing concrete evidence to refute the assessee's claims. Consequently, the addition of Rs. 53,434 as undisclosed income was deleted, and the CIT(A)'s order was set aside, allowing the assessee's appeal. This detailed analysis covers the issues raised in the legal judgment, providing a comprehensive overview of the arguments, decisions, and legal principles involved in the case.
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