Purposive interpretation of residential house exemption: unregistered purchase agreement alone does not defeat relief, but investment must be verified...
AO failed to conduct proper inquiry regarding alleged bogus long term capital gain by not examining bankers, brokers, Demat agencies involved in transactions, ascertaining source of funds, verifying synchronized trades, summoning person who deposited cheques in assessee's account. Connivance of bankers, brokers, Demat agencies suspected in such scams. AO directed to make larger inquiry, summon relevant parties, determine real income and rightful assessee. Matter remanded to AO for fresh adjudication after due inquiry, providing fair opportunity to assessee. Appeal allowed.
AO failed to conduct proper inquiry regarding alleged bogus long term capital gain by not examining bankers, brokers, Demat agencies involved in transactions, ascertaining source of funds, verifying synchronized trades, summoning person who deposited cheques in assessee's account. Connivance of bankers, brokers, Demat agencies suspected in such scams. AO directed to make larger inquiry, summon relevant parties, determine real income and rightful assessee. Matter remanded to AO for fresh adjudication after due inquiry, providing fair opportunity to assessee. Appeal allowed.
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