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2. Revised Return Filed in Good Faith  The appellant filed a revised return under Section 139(5) immediately after realizing that the exchange loss had been inadvertently omitted in the original return.  The statutory right to revise is intended precisely to rectify such omissions and ensure accurate computation of income. The Revenue cannot disregard a claim made through a valid revised return merely on procedural grounds.  The CBDT'sCircular No. 14 (XL-35), dated 11.04.1955, also directs that the officers of the Department should assist taxpayers in securing lawful reliefs, even if not claimed initially.