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Assessment jurisdiction | Lack of proper enquiries | Allegations of collusion in filing returns | Lack of verification of shareholdings | Allegations of suspicious activities | Setting aside of assessments under section 263 Analysis: The judgment involves two appeals by the assessee challenging the consolidated order of the Commissioner for the assessment years 1983-84 and 1984-85. The Commissioner found the assessment orders to be erroneous and prejudicial to the Revenue's interests due to various reasons. These included the discrepancy in the assessee's registered office and address shown in returns, lack of jurisdiction of the assessing officer, absence of thorough enquiries, and suspicions regarding the genuineness of the company, shareholdings, and business activities. The Commissioner raised concerns about potential collusion in filing returns and manipulating hearing dates. Additionally, he questioned the authenticity of interest receipts, share transactions, and shareholding patterns. The Commissioner set aside the assessments and directed further examination to determine if inaccurate particulars were furnished deliberately, potentially leading to prosecution proceedings against the assessee and its directors. The assessee contested the Commissioner's observations, arguing that the jurisdiction of the assessing officer was valid, proper enquiries were conducted, and necessary documents were submitted during the assessment process. The assessee provided details of share capital, shareholders, loans, expenses, and other financial aspects to support the genuineness of transactions. The Tribunal referenced previous decisions to establish that share monies from various applications could not be treated as cash credits. It was emphasized that the Commissioner's conclusions lacked substantive reasoning and were based on suspicion rather than concrete evidence. The Tribunal held that the assessment orders were not erroneous or against the Revenue's interests, ultimately quashing the order under section 263. In conclusion, the Tribunal allowed the appeals filed by the assessee, overturning the Commissioner's decision to set aside the assessments. The judgment highlighted the importance of conducting thorough enquiries, providing necessary documentation, and avoiding decisions based solely on suspicion without substantial evidence. The Tribunal's decision emphasized the need for assessments to be grounded in factual analysis rather than conjecture or unfounded allegations.
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