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Fema / RBI : RBI provides an update on the withdrawal status of ₹2000 banknotes, with 98% of notes returned by October 31, 2024....
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Fema / RBI : Reserve Bank of India's decision to withdraw ₹2000 banknotes has been highly effective, with 93% of these notes already returned...
The Tribunal sustained the addition due to the AO’s rejection of the books under s.145, which was warranted by the assessee’s non-submission of separate purchase/sale and MRP details for country liquor and IMFL. The ITAT found the 10 estimated GP rate reasonable, falling within the normal range for the liquor trade, and confirmed the addition.
The ITAT Bangalore deleted a Rs.7.46 lakh addition made on demonetisation cash deposits, ruling that cash from accounted sales in audited books cannot be deemed unexplained income simply due to being deposited during the demonetisation period. The Tribunal also deleted a Rs.4 lakh addition on lorry cost, finding the refund of an advance was correctly reflected in the genuine cash book.
ITAT Mumbai deleted a ₹5.10 crore addition made under Section 69A for cash deposits during demonetisation, holding that once sales are recorded, audited, and taxed, further additions based on suspicion or third-party denials are unjustified.
This ruling clarifies that cash deposits during the demonetization period cannot be taxed as unexplained money under Section 68 when they are fully reflected in the business’s accepted books and sales. The ITAT emphasized that the AO failed to reject the books of account under Section 145(3) before making the addition, thereby deleting the entire demand.
Delhi ITAT deleted ₹40.07 lakh added under Section 68 for demonetization-era cash deposits in proprietary firms, because the AO had accepted the audited books showing sufficient cash balance. The ruling emphasizes that additions for business deposits cant be made when the books arent rejected and sales/purchases arent doubted.
ITAT Agra held that amount deposited during demonetization period cannot be treated as unexplained income since the amount is deposited out of genuine cash sales. Accordingly, appeal of revenue dismissed.
ITAT Pune deletes ₹14 lakh cash deposit addition during demonetization, ruling that retaining cash from duly accounted sources for a long period is not grounds for suspicion.
The Court upheld ITAT and CIT(A) findings that jewellery cash sales on the eve of demonetization were genuine and supported by invoices and stock records, dismissing Section 68 addition of ₹6.61 crore.
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi, allowed a retired individual’s appeal, deleting an addition of made under Section 69A of the Income Tax Act, 1961
The RBI announced the withdrawal of ₹2000 notes in May 2023. As of Sept 30, 2025, 98.35% of notes are returned. Notes remain legal tender; exchange/deposit continues at RBI offices.
