Estimation of on money: authorities may adjust consideration only when specific corroborated evidence shows undisclosed payments.
Revenue practice of extrapolating higher observed prices to estimate undeclared payments termed on money conflicts with the statutory role of stamp duty valuation as fair market value. Courts permit additions where specific, corroborated evidence or admissions establish receipt of extra payments for particular units, but have disallowed blanket estimation across other units lacking direct evidence, noting each sale is an independent contract with unit-specific value determinants. Absent cogent material, taxing notional income instead of real income is impermissible. (AI Summary)
Revenue practice of extrapolating higher observed prices to estimate undeclared payments termed on money conflicts with the statutory role of stamp duty valuation as fair market value. Courts permit additions where specific, corroborated evidence or admissions establish receipt of extra payments for particular units, but have disallowed blanket estimation across other units lacking direct evidence, noting each sale is an independent contract with unit-specific value determinants. Absent cogent material, taxing notional income instead of real income is impermissible. (AI Summary)
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