Estimation of Sales Based on Survey Team's Statement u/s 131(1) Ruled Invalid; Additions Not Sustainable.

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....Rejection of books of accounts - estimation of sales - the recording of the statement by survey team under section 131(1) is not valid. Thus, no cognizance of such statement could be taken. Hence, the addition which is also based on the statement is not legally sustainable. In view of the aforesaid factual and legal discussions, we hold that rejection of books of accounts was not valid and further no such estimation of rate of plot which is based on the statement of partner and accountant is not legally sustainable in absence of other corroborative evidence on record. - AT....