Merger control notice and disclosure rules: Supreme Court limits penalties, rejects reopening of approved combination, and sets aside adverse findings...
Excess stock found during survey in assessee's business premises led to surrendered income. Assessing Officer accepted return figures but applied higher tax rate u/s 115BBE, citing lack of stock register maintenance. Following precedents, it was held that surrendered income from excess stock during survey cannot be taxed u/s 69 deeming provisions. It should be assessed as business income at normal rates. Section 115BBE is inapplicable. Assessee's appeal allowed, and income to be charged at regular tax rates.
Excess stock found during survey in assessee's business premises led to surrendered income. Assessing Officer accepted return figures but applied higher tax rate u/s 115BBE, citing lack of stock register maintenance. Following precedents, it was held that surrendered income from excess stock during survey cannot be taxed u/s 69 deeming provisions. It should be assessed as business income at normal rates. Section 115BBE is inapplicable. Assessee's appeal allowed, and income to be charged at regular tax rates.
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