In accordance with CBDT Instruction No. 3 of 2017, the AO exceeded jurisdiction by conducting inquiry...

In accordance with CBDT Instruction No. 3 of 2017, the AO exceeded jurisdiction by conducting inquiry into cash deposits up to Rs. 2.5 lakhs by an individual without business income. As per Source Specific General Verification Guidelines, no further verification is required for such cash deposits. The ITAT held that the AO erred by disregarding CBDT guidelines, which are binding, and relied on coordinate bench rulings granting exemption up to Rs. 2,50,000. Consequently, the assessee's appeal was allowed. .....

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