Purposive interpretation of residential house exemption: unregistered purchase agreement alone does not defeat relief, but investment must be verified...
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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