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INCOME TAX ACT, 1961

Section 69A

Where AO accepted jewellery shown by HUF of assessee, but did not accept jewellery shown in wealth-tax returns of another persons belonging to family of assessee, considering similar facts, contrary stand taken by AO was not justified when assessee was having sufficient quantity of gold disclosed in wealth-tax returns as well as gold bonds.

Income from undisclosed sources - Addition under section 69A - Unexplained jewellery claimed to be acquired after redemption of gold bonds - AO accepted jewellery shown by HUF of assessee on similar facts and circumstances

Assessee challenged order of CIT(A) confirming order of AO making addition on account of alleged unexplained Jewellery amounting to Rs. 59,59,890 under section 69A. Assessee contended that jewellery was acquired after search from redemption of Gold Bond, which was distributed by his father among various family members. Held: In instant case it was noticed that AO accepted jewellery shown by HUF of assessee, but did not accept jewellery shown in wealth tax returns of another persons belonging to family of assessee. When facts were similar, contrary stand taken by AO was not justified when assessee was having sufficient quantity of gold disclosed in Wealth Tax Returns and SBI Gold Bond Deposit Scheme as well as Gold Bonds.

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FAVOUR : In assessee's favour

A.Y. :


INCOME TAX ACT, 1961

Section 69A

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