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1. Validity of estimate made by the assessing authority based on records from C. M. C., Vandenmedu. 2. Justification of relying on records from auction center for best judgment assessment. Analysis: The High Court of Kerala addressed two questions of law referred by the Agricultural Income-tax Appellate Tribunal regarding the assessment year 1980-81. The first issue was whether the Tribunal was justified in upholding the estimate made by the lower authorities based on details from C. M. C., Vandenmedu. The second issue pertained to the validity of the records kept in the auction center for the best judgment assessment. The assessee did not maintain accounts, and the assessing authority estimated the income based on the sale of cardamom recorded by C. M. C., Vandenmedu. The Appellate Tribunal found the estimate justified as the assessee did not provide any objections or alternate information. The court noted that the records from C. M. C., Vandenmedu were maintained in the ordinary course of business and were acceptable. The assessee's failure to respond to the pre-assessment notice further supported the validity of the estimate. The court upheld the Tribunal's decision on the first issue, affirming the justification of the best judgment assessment based on the auction center's records. Regarding the second issue, the court emphasized that the records obtained from C. M. C., Vandenmedu formed a valid basis for the best judgment assessment. The assessing authority was deemed justified in relying on these records, especially in the absence of a response from the assessee. The court declined to answer the second question in the specific format presented but confirmed the validity and reliability of the auction center's records for the assessment. Ultimately, the court concluded that the records from C. M. C., Vandenmedu were sufficient and properly relied upon for the best judgment assessment. The judgment favored the Revenue, confirming the validity of the assessment based on the auction center's records. In summary, the High Court of Kerala upheld the best judgment assessment made by the assessing authority, supported by records from C. M. C., Vandenmedu. The court found the reliance on these records justified, considering the assessee's failure to provide any objections or alternative information. The judgment emphasized the validity and reliability of the auction center's records for the assessment, ultimately ruling in favor of the Revenue based on the evidence presented.
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