Revisionary jurisdiction fails where examined, plausible exemption claims for compulsory-acquisition interest are challenged solely on taxability.

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....Revision under section 263 is unavailable where the Assessing Officer has examined a claimed exemption, considered supporting explanations and adopted a plausible view; a different view of the revisional authority does not establish an order that is both erroneous and prejudicial to the Revenue. Interest awarded under section 28 of the Land Acquisition Act for delayed payment of enhanced compensation on compulsorily acquired agricultural land was treated by the majority as an accretion to compensation rather than income from other sources. Accordingly, the revisionary order was quashed and the receipt was not assessed under that head.....