Inventory write-off and fraudulent/wrongful trading allegations in corporate insolvency led to director liability principles applied and appeal dismis...
Validity of reopening was examined with emphasis on limitation and newly inserted procedural safeguards; since the notice was time-barred the reopening was quashed. Taxation of undisclosed on-money receipts was assessed by estimating profit element; in absence of records the appellate authority adopted a 17% profit estimate on receipts, and allowed telescoping credit for income voluntarily declared under the disclosure scheme, treating declaration as sufficient without source specification. Additions on account of unsecured loans were rejected where the taxpayer proved identity and creditworthiness of lenders with confirmations, PANs, bank statements and subsequent bank repayments; source-of-source proof was not required and acceptance of repayment precluded current year addition.
Validity of reopening was examined with emphasis on limitation and newly inserted procedural safeguards; since the notice was time-barred the reopening was quashed. Taxation of undisclosed on-money receipts was assessed by estimating profit element; in absence of records the appellate authority adopted a 17% profit estimate on receipts, and allowed telescoping credit for income voluntarily declared under the disclosure scheme, treating declaration as sufficient without source specification. Additions on account of unsecured loans were rejected where the taxpayer proved identity and creditworthiness of lenders with confirmations, PANs, bank statements and subsequent bank repayments; source-of-source proof was not required and acceptance of repayment precluded current year addition.
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