The Tribunal reinforced the legal principle that admissions made ...

Admissions in Surveys Need Corroboration; Tangible Evidence Required for Sections 69 and 69A on Unexplained Investments.

January 23, 2024

Case Laws Income Tax AT

The Tribunal reinforced the legal principle that admissions made during a survey have limited evidentiary value unless supported by corroborative material. Additionally, for the deeming provisions of Sections 69 and 69A to apply, there must be tangible material demonstrating unexplained investments or cash, and a direct nexus to the assessee's known sources of income must be absent. - AT

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The Tribunal reinforced the legal principle that admissions made ...

Admissions in Surveys Need Corroboration; Tangible Evidence Required for Sections 69 and 69A on Unexplained Investments.

January 23, 2024

Case Laws Income Tax AT

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