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1. Assessment of income based on alleged partial partition and constitution of firm. 2. Addition of cash credits in the books of the assessee. Detailed Analysis: 1. The case involved the assessment of income derived from money lending and business in silver ornaments by the assessee firm, which claimed to have been formed after a partial partition in the family. The Income Tax Officer (ITO) raised concerns about the authenticity of the alleged partial partition based on discrepancies in the accounts. The ITO concluded that there was no partial partition and refused registration, assessing the income in the hands of the Hindu Undivided Family (HUF). Additionally, unexplained credits in the accounts of a partner led to an increase in the assessed income. The assessee appealed to the Appellate Authority Commissioner (AAC), who found in favor of the assessee, noting that the evidence of partition was present in the books of accounts and the partnership deed. The AAC reversed the ITO's decision regarding the partition and the addition of credits. The Department filed separate appeals against the AAC's findings, leading to a detailed analysis by the Appellate Tribunal. 2. The Appellate Tribunal scrutinized the facts and found discrepancies in the AAC's conclusions, particularly regarding the mention of partition in the partnership deed. The Tribunal observed that the alleged partition document lacked corresponding entries in the capital accounts of partners, raising doubts about its authenticity. Despite the partnership deed executed later, the Tribunal found no evidence of the partnership's existence before the deed's execution date. The Tribunal upheld the ITO's decision to refuse registration based on the lack of proof of the partnership's commencement before the deed's execution. Regarding the addition of cash credits, the Tribunal highlighted the burden on the assessee to explain the nature and source of such credits. The Tribunal disagreed with the AAC and ITO's conclusions, emphasizing the need for a thorough examination of the credits, including the credibility of the explanations provided. Consequently, the Tribunal directed the matter back to the AAC for further examination of the cash credits. In conclusion, the Appellate Tribunal upheld the ITO's decision regarding the registration of the firm but directed a reevaluation of the cash credits issue by the AAC. The Tribunal emphasized the importance of substantiating claims with proper evidence and ensuring thorough scrutiny of financial transactions to determine the legitimacy of income sources.
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