Assessee claimed higher cost of acquisition of shares during...

Assessee claimed higher cost of acquisition of shares during assessment proceedings, leading to lower capital gains computation. CIT(A) rejected the claim, relying on Goetze (India) Ltd. judgment. However, Karnataka High Court held that CIT(A) has power to consider fresh claims, even if not made in original/revised return. Matter restored to AO to examine assessee's entitlement to higher cost of acquisition of Rs. 184.09 per share after affording reasonable opportunity. Assessee's appeal allowed for statistical purposes. Relevant legal principles on appellate authorities' jurisdiction to entertain fresh claims and cost of acquisition determination discussed.