Assessment Invalidated: Improper Approval under Sec 153D; Additions Removed for Lack of Cross-Examination and Improper Disallowance.

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....Assessment u/s 153A was quashed due to improper approval granted u/s 153D by JCIT through a common mechanical communication without application of mind. Addition u/s 10(38) was deleted as opportunity for cross-examination of witness whose statement was relied upon was not provided, violating principles of natural justice as per Supreme Court's decision in Andaman Timber Industries case. Commission addition at 0.2% was also deleted. Disallowance of business promotion expenses for non-production of bills/vouchers was deleted following Delhi High Court's decision in R.G. Buildwell Engineers Ltd. case, approved by Supreme Court, holding that disallowance cannot be made without rejecting books of account.....