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1. Addition of Rs. 2,04,41,483 on account of unexplained cash credits under the name of partner P. Thikka Reddy. 2. Assessment of loan of Rs. 1,50,73,244 in the name of partner P. Thikka Reddy under section 68 of the Income-tax Act, 1961. 3. Addition of unexplained credit of Rs. 52,82,152 in the name of partner Ch. Ravi under section 68 of the Income-tax Act, 1961. 4. Explanation of investments/loans by the partners as flowing from their own sources. Detailed Analysis Issue 1: Addition of Rs. 2,04,41,483 on account of unexplained cash credits under the name of partner P. Thikka Reddy The Assessing Officer (AO) noticed substantial additions in the capital accounts of P. Thikka Reddy and Ch. Ravi. The assessee claimed these were from agricultural income, supported by pattadar passbooks and a certificate from the Tahsildhar. However, the AO found the evidence insufficient, noting the lack of confirmation or gift deeds and details of the amounts received. The AO concluded that mere ownership of agricultural lands does not prove agricultural income and added Rs. 2,04,41,843 as unexplained income under section 68. Issue 2: Assessment of loan of Rs. 1,50,73,244 in the name of partner P. Thikka Reddy under section 68 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 The AO also noted unsecured loans introduced by P. Thikka Reddy, allegedly from his father and brother. However, the AO found no confirmation letters or bank account details to substantiate these claims. The AO concluded that the loans were either from unaccounted income or other sources and added Rs. 1,50,73,244 under section 68. Issue 3: Addition of unexplained credit of Rs. 52,82,152 in the name of partner Ch. Ravi under section 68 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 Ch. Ravi claimed that part of his capital was from gifts received from his father and father-in-law, supported by confirmation letters. The AO found these insufficient, noting the lack of creditworthiness and documentary evidence. The AO accepted only part of the gifts and added Rs. 52,82,152 as unexplained credit under section 68. Issue 4: Explanation of investments/loans by the partners as flowing from their own sources The assessee argued that the investments and loans were from the partners' agricultural income and personal savings, supported by certificates and returns. The AO and Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) found these explanations unsatisfactory, noting the lack of substantial evidence and the high estimated personal expenses. The Tribunal upheld the AO's findings, emphasizing the need for the assessee to substantiate the sources of the capital and loans. Conclusion The Tribunal upheld the additions made by the AO, concluding that the assessee failed to provide satisfactory explanations and evidence for the sources of the capital and loans introduced by the partners. The appeal of the assessee was dismissed.
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