GOKUL PRASAD PATEL,HYDERABAD vs. ITO., WARD-13(3), HYDERABAD

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ITA 353/HYD/2025Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad30 June 2025AY 2012-13Bench: us: "1. The order of the learned Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) is erroneous both on facts and in law. 2) The learned Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) erred in confirming the action of the Assessing Officer in determining the capital gain at Rs.37 lakhs after allowing only legal expenses of Rs.3 lakhs.3) The learned Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) ought to have held that the indexed cost of acquisition as claimed of Rs.17,75,428/- be allowed.1 pages

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Facts

The assessee declared income for AY 2012-13. The AO reopened the case under Section 147, observing that the assessee had received compensation for a property sale and had claimed deductions for acquisition and improvement costs, which were disallowed for prior years. The AO determined capital gains at Rs. 37 lakhs.

Held

The Tribunal held that capital gains are inextricably linked to the transfer of a capital asset and its computation must be considered alongside chargeability. The capital gain arising from the transfer in AY 2012-13 is statutorily liable to be assessed in that year. The assessee is entitled to deductions for indexed cost of acquisition and improvement, subject to AO's verification, and to an adjustment of taxes already paid.

Key Issues

Whether the AO was justified in declining the assessee's claim for deduction of indexed cost of acquisition and improvement for computing capital gains on additional compensation received. Whether capital gains on property transfer are taxable in AY 2012-13.

Sections Cited

147, 143(3), 148, 50C, 64(1)(iv), 48

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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Hyderabad ‘ A ‘ Bench, Hyderabad

For Appellant: Shri Ashutosh Pradhan, Sr

आदेशकी प्रनतनलनप अग्रेनर्त/ Copy of the order forwarded to:-

1. 1. निर्धाररती/The Assessee : Gokul Prasad Patel, H.No.5-8-569, Chaderghat School Lane, Abid Road, Hyderabad – 500001 2. रधजस्व/ The Revenue : The Income Tax Officer, Ward – 13(3), Hyderabad.