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1. Deductibility of expenditure for prospecting new companies under section 10(2)(xv) or section 10(2)(xi) of the Indian Income-tax Act, 1922. 2. Allowability of expenditure for improving a guest house as a proper deduction under section 10(2)(ii) of the Act. 3. Permissibility of deduction for outlay incurred in promoting a company under section 10(2) of the Indian Income-tax Act. Analysis: Issue 1: The first issue revolved around the deductibility of expenditure incurred by the assessee for prospecting new companies under section 10(2)(xv) or section 10(2)(xi) of the Indian Income-tax Act, 1922. The assessee claimed that the sums spent on exploring possibilities for a cement company should be considered admissible deductions. However, the court found a lack of material to support the claim. It was noted that there was no contractual obligation for the return of the money, ruling out section 10(2)(xi). Additionally, the court emphasized that if the expenditure was aimed at acquiring the managing agency of the proposed company, it would be capital in nature. Without evidence of an expectation to recover the expenses, the claim was deemed unsubstantiated. Ultimately, the court rejected the claim due to insufficient proof and upheld the decision of the Tribunal. Issue 2: The second issue concerned the allowability of expenditure for improving a guest house under section 10(2)(ii) of the Act. The assessee had spent money on additions and alterations to the premises used as a guest house. The Tribunal determined that the expenditure was capital in nature as it was for improvements rather than current repairs. Despite the reliance on a previous case, the court emphasized the assessee's burden to prove entitlement to the deduction under section 10(2)(ii). As the assessee failed to provide sufficient material to support the claim, the court upheld the Tribunal's decision to reject the claim. Issue 3: The final issue addressed the deduction claimed for the outlay incurred in promoting a company under section 10(2) of the Indian Income-tax Act. The assessee sought to deduct the expenditure related to the promotion of a textile mill company. However, the claim was based on the alleged waiver of a debt owed by the company, which the Tribunal found lacking in evidence of irrecoverability. The court echoed the Tribunal's stance that without proof of irrecoverability or adequate business consideration for the waiver, the claim could not be upheld under section 10(2)(xi) or section 10(2)(xv). Consequently, the court ruled against the assessee on this issue, emphasizing the absence of material to support the claim. In conclusion, all three issues were decided against the assessee due to the lack of substantiating evidence and failure to meet the burden of proof required under the relevant sections of the Indian Income-tax Act. The court upheld the Tribunal's decisions and ordered the assessee to bear the costs of the reference.
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