ITAT allows Electricity expenses which were disallowed on mere presumptions

Uma Rajendra Agarwal Vs ACIT (ITAT Mumbai)

Introduction: The case of Uma Rajendra Agarwal Vs ACIT was brought before the ITAT Mumbai. The dispute centered around an adhoc disallowance made by the Assessing Officer (AO) on electricity expenses incurred by the assessee. The AO assumed that the turnover represented textile trading, which was incorrect. The electricity expenses were actually related to job work undertaken in looms.

Detailed Subheading-wise Analysis:

1. Nature of Job Work and Turnover: The job work carried out by the assessee involved looms and job work charges. The AO mistakenly linked the turnover to textile trading, leading to incorrect assumptions.

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