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<h1>High Court Upholds ITAT Decision on Income Tax Appeal, Emphasizes Logical Reasoning</h1> <h3>Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax, Jaipur-II, Jaipur. Versus Naina Saraf, Jaipur.</h3> Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax, Jaipur-II, Jaipur. Versus Naina Saraf, Jaipur. - TMI Issues:Appeal under Section 260A of the Income Tax Act, 1961 against the order of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) regarding substantial questions of law.Analysis:The Revenue challenged the ITAT's findings under Section 263 of the Act, arguing that the assessment order was erroneous and prejudicial to Revenue's interest. The ITAT considered an allotment letter for a flat, finding it constituted a lawful agreement between the parties. The ITAT referred to relevant case laws and the Indian Contract Act, 1872, supporting their decision. They also analyzed the provisions of Section 56(2)(vii) pre-amendment and post-amendment to determine the applicability of the law. The ITAT concluded that the amended provisions could not be applied retroactively, and the assessment order was not erroneous or prejudicial to Revenue's interest.The ITAT's decision was based on logical findings, considering various judgments and legal provisions. They held that the law at the time of the allotment letter did not cover the situation of inadequate consideration for property received by the buyer. The ITAT cited a specific case to support their conclusion, emphasizing the inapplicability of the amended provisions. The Apex Court's criteria for admission of appeals on substantial questions of law were also discussed, highlighting the importance of a direct nexus to duty assessment or value determination.The judgment emphasized that if the ITAT's conclusion was based on relevant facts and a possible interpretation, it should be upheld even if a different view could be taken. In this case, the ITAT's reasoning was considered logical, and there was no violation of natural justice principles. Therefore, the court dismissed the appeal, stating that no substantial question of law arose from the matter. The decision affirmed the ITAT's findings and upheld the conclusion that the assessment order was not erroneous or prejudicial to Revenue's interest.