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The judgment deals with seven appeals by the revenue arising from different orders of the CIT(A)-XXVI, Mumbai, for the assessment years 1989-90 to 1995-96, with identical issues. Details of the Judgment: Issue 1: Non-appearance of the assessee and ex parte disposal of appeals - The assessee did not appear during the hearing, and the appeals were disposed of ex parte after hearing the Departmental Representative and based on the available record. Issue 2: Allegations of tax evasion by the assessee - The Departmental Representative supported the Assessing Officer's findings, alleging that the assessee used the company as a facade to evade tax liabilities, emphasizing the need to examine the facts for justice. Issue 3: Company's business activities and property ownership - The company was incorporated for wholesale trading in grains and owned a property leased to a cooperative bank. The property was purchased and transferred without payment, with shareholders receiving compensation for rent collection, raising concerns about tax evasion. Issue 4: Legal aspects and tax obligations of the company - The judgment highlighted legal principles regarding company ownership, distinct from shareholders, and the doctrine of separate legal entity. It emphasized the need to assess the property income for tax purposes based on actual rent received. Conclusion: - The order of the Assessing Officer was restored due to the company's apparent tax evasion scheme and failure to address ownership and rental income aspects. The Departmental Representative's assistance was appreciated, leading to the allowance of the appeals. This judgment underscores the importance of upholding tax obligations and legal principles related to company ownership and tax liability, ultimately restoring the Assessing Officer's order in light of the alleged tax evasion scheme by the assessee.
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