Political contribution deductions require assessee-specific proof before cash-back allegations can justify disallowance or unexplained-money additions...
Disallowance u/s 40A(3) - payment to transporters in cash - The assessee has demonstrated before the authorities below that the payments were made for purchase of agricultural produce. On the other hand, there is no evidence on record to conclude that the questioned payments do not come within the ambit of rule 6DD(e) of the Income Tax Rules. Even the AO did not examine the concerned farmers or sought their explanation to verify the contention of the assessee. - AT
Disallowance u/s 40A(3) - payment to transporters in cash - The assessee has demonstrated before the authorities below that the payments were made for purchase of agricultural produce. On the other hand, there is no evidence on record to conclude that the questioned payments do not come within the ambit of rule 6DD(e) of the Income Tax Rules. Even the AO did not examine the concerned farmers or sought their explanation to verify the contention of the assessee. - AT
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