In the case, ITAT decided on two main issues: 1. Addition on ...
ITAT decision: No addition on jewellery; reasonable gold holding considered. Cash addition deleted as explained by assessee.
Case Laws Income Tax
June 18, 2024
In the case, ITAT decided on two main issues: 1. Addition on account of Gold and Silver Jewellery u/s 69A: Assessee disclosed Rs. 70,00,000 as unexplained investment during search. ITAT found the disclosed gold and silver quantities reasonable based on CBDT guidelines. Assessee declared gold ornaments and silver items in HUF for deduction. ITAT directed AO to delete Rs. 28,96,104 addition. 2. Addition of cash found u/s 69A: Assessee explained Rs. 1,50,000 belonged to M/s. Sarvodaya Agrotech. AO added Rs. 3 lac cash found. CIT(A) sustained Rs. 2 lac addition, considering savings of Rs. 2 lac. ITAT found no merit in sustaining Rs. 2 lac addition, as assessee cooperated, disclosed income, and had wealth tax history. ITAT directed AO to delete the Rs. 2 lac cash addition.
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