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1. Upholding deletion of addition made under section 69 of the Income Tax Act on the differential value of the cost of construction. 2. Allegation of misappropriation of facts in the order of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal. Analysis: 1. The Tribunal examined the case and found major defects in the construction details provided by the assessee, including the absence of quantitative material details, structural drawings, valuation reports, and discrepancies in recording certain expenses. Despite these deficiencies not warranting outright rejection of the accounts, the Tribunal directed an adjustment in the cost of construction. The Tribunal ordered the AO to sustain additions totaling Rs. 5.90 lakhs in the assessment year 1991-92 and Rs. 12.71 lakhs in 1992-93, amounting to 15% of the construction cost shown by the assessee. The AO was directed to increase work in progress for the first year and allow deductions for unexplained investments in the subsequent year to achieve justice. The Tribunal upheld additions of Rs. 5.90 lakhs for 1991-92 and Rs. 12.71 lakhs for 1992-93, subject to allowing deductions for unexplained expenditures. 2. The Tribunal acknowledged that the assessee's business involved constructing and selling buildings. It reasoned that any undisclosed investments or additional expenditures during construction should be added to the building cost. The Tribunal emphasized that if an addition is made due to unexplained investments, the corresponding expenditure should be allowed as a deduction. Therefore, the net effect on the total cost remains unchanged. Consequently, the Tribunal found no flaws in its decision and dismissed the appeal at the admission stage, stating that no interference was warranted.
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