Additions U/s. 68 solely based on general statement cannot be upheld

M/s. SDB Estate Private Limited Vs ITO (ITAT Mumbai) We find that the assessee, in this case, had filed detailed evidence to prove the genuineness of transactions e.g. copies of form for allotment of shares, confirmation of shareholders and other documents as mentioned above. The department has relied upon the general statement of Shri Mukesh Chokshi. However, it has been contended by the assessee that in none of the statement recorded by the department of Shri Mukesh Chokshi, the name of the assessee appears. Further that all the money was received through account payee cheques which has not ...