2004 (3) TMI 311

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....he learned CIT(A), dt. 26th March, 2002 for asst. yr. 1989-90. The only ground raised in the appeal relates to the disallowance of interest amounting to Rs. 21,250. 2. In the course of assessment proceedings, it was observed by the AO that a sum of Rs. 2 lakhs was withdrawn by two partners from their respective capital accounts with the assessee-firm and had invested it in another firm known as....

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....e accounting year was of one year and three months. 4. The contention of the learned counsel was that the impugned amount of Rs. 2 lakhs was withdrawn much earlier in the accounting year relevant to asst. yr. 1987-88. It was pointed out that in asst. yr. 1987-88, no such disallowance was made. In asst. yr. 1988-89, though the CIT(A) had sustained the disallowance, no second appeal was preferred....

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....below. 5. We have duly considered the rival contentions and the material on record. There is no allegation by any of the lower authorities that the monies borrowed by the assessee-firm were not for the purpose of business. When it is not disputed that the monies were borrowed for business purpose, there is no reason to disallow the interest paid thereon unless it is proved that the transaction ....