Ad-hoc disallowance of deductions u/s 37(1) invalid without detailed analysis and clear evidence from tax authorities.

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....Ad-hoc disallowance carried out in the assessment without specific findings vis-à-vis reasoning - onus to prove - Disallowance of deduction under Section 37(1) - Once the assessee is absolved in aforesaid terms, the onus is then shifted on revenue to prove negative litmus test, deprecating the GSP and explanation tendered by the assessee by clear findings on record. More precisely such exercise shall require before arriving at percentile / percentage to be applied for each of the expense (head of expenditure) that disqualifies for allowance as non-deductible and in the absence of any such logic conclusion based upon such exercise, the AO is precluded from making any disallowance merely on surmise & conjecture. - AT....