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1. Valuation of stock discrepancy between inventory prepared during search and account books. 2. Addition of unrecorded sales as undisclosed income. 3. Disallowance of deductions under Chapter VI-A in block assessment. Valuation of Stock Discrepancy: The appeal concerned a dispute over the valuation of stock during a search and seizure operation at the assessee's business premises. The AO found a shortfall in stock value, leading to the addition of Rs. 1,80,526 as unrecorded sales in the assessment order. The assessee contended that the inventory prepared during the search was inaccurate due to hasty preparation and lack of detail. The counsel argued that the stock value as per account books was higher, justifying no addition. The Tribunal noted discrepancies in the inventory preparation, including rounded figures and mention of damaged items not present. Citing precedents, the Tribunal ruled in favor of the assessee, directing the deletion of the Rs. 1,80,526 addition. Addition of Unrecorded Sales: The AO treated the stock shortfall as unrecorded sales, adding it to the undisclosed income. The assessee challenged this addition, presenting a trading account to demonstrate that the unrecorded sales figure could not be taxed separately as it affected the overall balance of the account. The counsel highlighted a similar case where no addition was made for negative stock. Referring to legal precedents, including a Third Member decision, the Tribunal held that the unrecorded sales could not be considered undisclosed income. The Tribunal emphasized the importance of accurate accounting and directed the deletion of the Rs. 1,80,526 addition. Disallowance of Deductions under Chapter VI-A: The assessee contested the disallowance of deductions under Chapter VI-A in the block assessment, leading to an increase in assessed income for previous years. The AO aggregated total income for the block period without allowing these deductions. The Tribunal noted the legal requirement to compute undisclosed income based on evidence found during the search. With retrospective amendments allowing deductions under Chapter VI-A, the Tribunal reversed the AO's decision, directing a recomputation of income. Consequently, the Tribunal partly allowed the appeal, emphasizing the assessee's right to claim deductions under Chapter VI-A for the block period. In conclusion, the Tribunal's judgment addressed the issues of stock valuation, treatment of unrecorded sales, and allowance of deductions under Chapter VI-A, providing detailed analysis and legal reasoning to support its decision in favor of the assessee on these matters.
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