ITAT partially allowed the assessee's appeal, restricting...

ITAT partially allowed the assessee's appeal, restricting unexplained cash deposit additions to Rs. 5 lakhs. The tribunal found no merit in the revenue department's contentions, noting that section 115BBE was inapplicable for FY 2016-17 transactions. The enhancement made by NFAC was quashed due to lack of opportunity of being heard. The tribunal concluded that cash sales were routine for a scrap dealer and the additions were not substantiated by cogent evidence. The AO was directed to delete balance additions beyond Rs. 5 lakhs, effectively providing partial relief to the assessee.

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