Tax on Surrendered Income from Excess Stock to be at Regular Rates, Section 115BBE Not Applicable.

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....Excess stock found during survey in assessee's business premises led to surrendered income. Assessing Officer accepted return figures but applied higher tax rate u/s 115BBE, citing lack of stock register maintenance. Following precedents, it was held that surrendered income from excess stock during survey cannot be taxed u/s 69 deeming provisions. It should be assessed as business income at normal rates. Section 115BBE is inapplicable. Assessee's appeal allowed, and income to be charged at regular tax rates.....