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Repayment via Banking Channels Invalidates Cash Exchange Allegation

June 2, 2026

The ITAT found no evidential basis for allegations of cash exchange in loan routing and deleted an addition of ₹1.26 crore, reinforcing the validity of transactions through banking channels.

Banking Channel Transactions and Accommodation Entries

The ITAT has issued a significant ruling stating that repayments of loans made through banking channels, without evidence of cash exchanges, invalidate allegations of accommodation entries. The Tribunal deleted an addition of ₹1.26 crore regarding unsubstantiated cash handling claims.

This ruling is pivotal in reinforcing the legitimacy of banking transactions, emphasizing that without tangible evidence, mere allegations fail to uphold in tax assessments.

Practitioners are reminded to ensure their clients' transactions are well-documented, particularly when faced with claims that rely on accusations of non-trustworthy financial activities.

Citations

  • ITAT (2026) Taxscan
Practice Areas:tax

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