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The judgment involves a revisionary jurisdiction under section 263 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 regarding the assessment for the assessment year 1987-88. The issues include the consideration of commission on sale of tractors, violation of section 40A(3) due to cash payments to creditors, and the genuineness of loans. Commission on Sale of Tractors: The Commissioner of Income Tax (CIT) exercised revisionary powers under section 263 due to alleged errors in the assessment, particularly regarding commission payments on sale of tractors. The CIT contended that the assessee had claimed an excess commission amount, and there were discrepancies in the commission payments made. The CIT set aside the assessment for fresh consideration, citing lack of proper examination of commission payments and loans by the Assessing Officer (AO). Cash Payments to Creditors and Violation of Section 40A(3): The CIT also raised concerns about violations of section 40A(3) due to cash payments made to creditors, as well as the number of creditors involved. The assessee defended the cash payments, stating they were below the prescribed limit and provided explanations for the creditors. However, the CIT disagreed with these submissions, leading to the revision of the assessment order. Genuineness of Loans and Assessment Process: The genuineness of loans and the assessment process came under scrutiny during the proceedings. The CIT questioned the adequacy of examination of loans by the AO and criticized the hasty completion of the assessment without proper verification. The CIT set aside the assessment, directing a fresh assessment to be conducted after giving the assessee an opportunity to be heard. Judgment: Upon review, the ITAT found that the CIT's order under section 263 could not be sustained. Referring to legal precedents, the ITAT emphasized that an order can only be deemed erroneous if it is not in accordance with the law and prejudicial to revenue interests. The ITAT noted that the AO had applied his mind during the original assessment, even though certain details were not extensively discussed. Ultimately, the ITAT concluded that the CIT erred in exercising revisionary powers as the necessary conditions were not met, leading to the quashing of the CIT's order. Outcome: The ITAT allowed the appeal, thereby overturning the CIT's decision and ruling in favor of the assessee.
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