Bad-debt write-offs and reconciled contract receipts cannot support revision where assessment records show adequate enquiry.

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....Bad-debt deduction after 1 April 1989 requires write-off in the accounts and satisfaction of the condition that the debt was considered in computing income; actual irrecoverability need not be established. The notes state that revision under section 263 is impermissible where the assessment record shows that the Assessing Officer examined the claim and supporting evidence. They also explain that reconciled contract receipts cannot be treated as understated merely because bank credits include mobilisation, material or other non-revenue advances. A reasoned assessment order is not required where documentary replies have been examined and accepted.....