SULOCHANA SAIJAN MODI,MUMBAI vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER-NATIONAL E-ASSESSMENT CENTRE, MUMBAI
What did the Tribunal hold?
The Tribunal held that the allotment letter should be considered an 'Agreement to sell' and that the proviso to Section 56(2)(x)(b) applies if part of the consideration was paid before the sale agreement. The issue was restored to the AO for comparing stamp duty valuation on the allotment date with the transaction value.
What were the facts?
The assessee's property was registered at a stamp duty valuation higher than the transaction value. The Assessing Officer (AO) made an addition under Section 56(2)(x)(b) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, considering the difference as income from other sources.
What were the issues?
Whether the allotment letter qualifies as an agreement for sale for the purpose of the proviso to Section 56(2)(x)(b), and how to determine the relevant stamp duty valuation.
Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?
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- Radha Kishan Kungwani v. ITO Ward14 citing185 ITD 433 · ITAT
- 211 (Mumbai Trib) and (iii) Ashutosh Jha v. ITO12 citing190 ITD 450 · ITAT
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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, MUMBAI BENCH“G”, MUMBAI
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