Revenue's Stance on Forex Gains Inconsistent with Previous Years; Principle of Consistency Should Apply.

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....Disallowance on account of foreign exchange fluctuation loss - It is an undisputed fact that for the assessment year 2012-13, 2013-14 and 2016-17, the assessee declared loss on account of foreign exchange fluctuation which was accepted by the Assessing Officer; whereas for the assessment year 2015-16, there was a gain to the tune of ₹ 4.65 crores, which the assessee offered to tax. Having accepted the same for two assessment years earlier and two years subsequent to the current assessment year, it is not open for the Revenue to take an altogether different stand for the current year and the Revenue is expected to follow the rule of consistency - AT....