Section 69A Additions Based on Suspicion Without Evidence Deleted by ITAT

P. Tamilmani Vs ITO (ITAT Chennai) The case concerns P. Tamilmani, a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) entity dealing in egg sales and a partner in R.V. Poultry Farm. The dispute arose over cash deposits totaling ₹45.62 lakhs made during the demonetization period, for which the Assessing Officer (AO) questioned the source. Tamilmani claimed the deposits were sourced from a declared cash balance of ₹57.89 lakhs as of November 8, 2016, supported by maintained books of accounts. However, the AO partially accepted the claim, adding ₹19.82 lakhs under Section 69A for unexplained deposits, citing d...