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of <h1>Tribunal upholds decision on alleged bogus purchases, stresses importance of accurate records</h1> <h3>Deputy Commissioner of Income-Tax, Circle-33, Kolkata Versus Chang Hing Tannery</h3> The Tribunal dismissed the revenue's appeal against the deletion of addition on account of alleged bogus purchases for Assessment Year 2007-08. The CIT(A) ... - Issues involved: Appeal against deletion of addition on account of bogus purchases u/s. 143(3) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 for Assessment Year 2007-08.Issue 1: Addition on account of bogus purchasesThe AO identified 29 suppliers for verification of purchases made by the assessee, but notices u/s. 133(6) were returned unserved. The AO disallowed the entire purchase amount of &8377; 46,77,880/- pertaining to these suppliers. The CIT(A) deleted the addition, noting that the purchases were supported by proper bills, recorded in the books of account, and entered in the stock register. The CIT(A) found no defects in the books of account, stock register, or quantitative details of raw material. The CIT(A) also observed improvements in gross profit rate and net profit ratio. The CIT(A) held that failure to serve notices on suppliers does not justify treating the purchases as bogus.The CIT(A) confirmed that the assessee maintained complete stock details and verified the purchases made. The CIT(A) accepted that the raw materials were processed into finished goods, which were sold and recorded in the books of account. The CIT(A) noted the maintenance of quantity details of raw materials and finished goods as per audit reports. The CIT(A) found no defects in the stock register or quantitative details of raw material. The CIT(A) highlighted the increase in gross profit rate for the relevant year compared to preceding years. Consequently, the failure to serve notices on suppliers was deemed insufficient to disallow the purchases. The Tribunal upheld the CIT(A)'s decision, dismissing the revenue's appeal.In conclusion, the Tribunal dismissed the revenue's appeal against the deletion of addition on account of alleged bogus purchases, emphasizing the importance of proper documentation and record-keeping in substantiating transactions.
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