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Capital GainsSection 45(5)Section 45(5)344 judgments

The decision most relied on for enhanced compensation is CIT v. Ghanshyam (HUF) (315 ITR 1), cited in 363 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on enhanced compensation

CIT v. Ghanshyam (HUF)
315 ITR 1 · 2009 · Supreme Court
363
citing judgments

Interest received under Section 28 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, is considered part of the enhanced compensation on compulsory acquisition of land. It is taxable as 'capital gains' and not separately as 'interest income' under the head Income from Other Sources.

CIT v. Govindbhai Mamaiya
91 Taxmann.com 20 · 2018 · Supreme Court
205
citing judgments

Interest on enhanced compensation received under Section 28 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, is considered part of the compensation, not merely interest income, and is exigible to tax on a receipt basis.

Mahender Pal Narang v. CBDT
161 Taxmann.com 301 · 2024 · High Court
178
citing judgments

Interest received as enhanced compensation under Section 28 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, for compulsory acquisition of land is taxable as "income from other sources" under Sections 56(2)(viii) and 57(iv) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, and is not exempt under Section 10(37).

CIT v. Ganpat Ram Bisnoi
296 ITR 292 · 2008 · High Court
145
citing judgments

An assessment order cannot be revised under Section 263 for being erroneous due to a perceived lack of enquiry if the Assessing Officer has already conducted an enquiry, applied their mind, and accepted the assessee's explanation.

Sarla Verma & Ors. v. Delhi Transport Corporation & Anr.
6 SCC 121 · 2009 · Reported
140
citing judgments

This case establishes the principles for calculating compensation in motor accident and personal injury claims, including the selection of the multiplier based on the deceased's age, assessment of loss of dependency, consideration of future prospects, and deductions for personal expenses.

Movaliya Bhikhubhai Balabhai v. ITO TDS
388 ITR 343 · 2016 · High Court
128
citing judgments

Interest paid on compensation or enhanced compensation for compulsory acquisition of land forms part of the compensation itself and is not taxable as interest income under section 56(2)(viii) or section 145A.

Sham Lal Narula (Dr.) v. CIT
53 ITR 151 · 1964 · Supreme Court
100
citing judgments

Interest received under Section 28 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, on enhanced compensation does not form part of the compensation itself but is taxable as 'income from other sources', analogous to interest under Section 34 of the Act.

MavaliyaBhikhubhaiBalabhai v. ITO (TDS)\n
70 Taxmann.com 45 · 2016 · High Court
93
citing judgments

Interest received under Section 28 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, forms an integral part of enhanced compensation and is not taxable as "Income from Other Sources" under Section 56(2)(viii) of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The Finance Act, 2009 amendments do not alter the compensatory nature of such interest.

Judgments citing enhanced compensation

Ashok Gurunath Patil, Latur vs. ITO Ward1(1), Latur

In the result appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 594/PUN/2025[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Pune24 Sept 2025AY 2011-12

Bench: Dr. Manish Borad & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपील सं / Ita No.594/Pun/2025 धििेंारण वर्ा /Assessment Year: 2011-2012 Ashok Gurunath Patil, Ito, Ward 1(1), Latur A/P Masobavadi, Khed, Nilanga, Latur-413522 Vs. Maharashtra Pan-Bihpp0618K अपीलेंर्थी / Appellant प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent Assessee By: Shri Pratik Sandbhor Department By: Shri Ramnath P Murkunde Date Of Hearing: 24-09-2025 Date Of Pronouncement: 06-10-2025 आदीश/Order Per Dr. Manish Borad:- This Appeal At The Instance Of The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of Ld. Cit(A), Nfac, Delhi Passed U/S 250 Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 Dated 21.08.2024 Which Is Arising Out Of Order Passed U/S 271(1)(C) Of The Act Dated 27.02.2018. 2. Registry Has Informed That There Is A Delay Of 123 Days In Filing Of The Appeal. Application For Condonation Of Delay Alongwith Affidavit Has Been Filed & Placed At Page No. 24-26 Of The Appeal Citing The Main Reason For The Delay, That The Assessee Was Not Aware Of Passing Of The Impugned Order As 2 The Tax Consultant Registered The E-Mail Id Of His Younger Son & The E-Mail Account Was Not In Use. After Hearing The Ld. Departmental Representative (Dr) & Perusing The Records We Find That The Sufficient Cause Prevented The Assessee From Filing The Appeal Within The Prescribed Time Limit & The Delay Is Not Intentional. Therefore In The Larger Interest Of Justice & Also Placing Reliance On The Judgement Of Hon’Ble Apex Court In The Case Of Collector, Land Acquisition Vs. Master Katiji & Others(1987) 167 Itr 471(Sc) (Supreme Court) & In The Case Of Inder Singh Vs State Of Madhya Pradesh Judgement Dated 21.03.2025 (2025) Insc 382) We Hereby Condone The Delay Of 123 Days & Admit The Appeal For Adjudication On Merits.

For Appellant: Shri Pratik SandbhorFor Respondent: Shri Ramnath P Murkunde
Section 250Section 271(1)(c)Section 274

Income Tax Act, 1961 without taking cognizance of the fact that the appellant did not offer the interest on enhanced compensation on compulsory acquisition of property to taxation under a bonafide belief that same is not taxable. 7. On the facts and in the circumstances of the case ... Income Tax Act, 1961 without taking cognizance of the fact that the issue of taxability 3 of interest on enhanced compensation on compulsory acquisition of property is a debatable issue and no penalty can be levied u/s 271(1)(c). 8. On the facts and in the circumstances

Naseem Ahmed, Greater Noida vs. ITO Ward 2(3), Noida

Appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 658/DEL/2024[AY 2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi08 Sept 2025

Bench: Shri S. Rifaur Rahman & Shri Anubhav Sharmanaseem Ahmed, Income Tax Officer, Vill: Haldouni, Post Kuleshra, Ward-2(3), Greater Noida,Gautambudh Vs. Noida Nagar, U.P.201306. Pan-Aijpa1555F (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By Shri Raghu Raj Singh, Adv. & Shri Vijay Singhla, Ca. Department By Shridheeraj Kumar Jain,Sr.Dr Date Of Hearing 15/07/2025 Date Of Pronouncement 15/07/2025 Order Per Anubhav Sharma, Jm: This Appeal Is Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 25.12.2023 Passed U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As ‘The Act’) Arising Out Of Order Dated 09.12.2019 Made By Assessing Officer(Hereinafter Referred As ‘The Ao’) U/S 144 R.W.S 147Of The Act For Assessment Year 2016-17. 2. The Brief Facts Of The Case Are That Assessee Filed His Return Of Income Of Rs.2,35,000/- & Had Also Claimed Credit For Tds Of Rs.9,13,823/- The Case Of The Assessee Was Reopened By Issuing Of Notice 148 Of The Act On The Basis Of Information In Possession Of The Department That The Assessee Had Received Interest On Enhanced Compensation Of Rs.8,84,023/- From New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (Noida) During The Financial Year 2015-16, Relevant To Assessment Year 2016-17 On Which Tds Of Rs.8,84,023/- Was Deducted By The Authority. The Assessee Had Filed Return But Assessing Officer Was Of The View That The Amount Of Rs.88,40,230/- Was In The Nature Of Interest

Section 10(37)Section 144Section 145BSection 250Section 28Section 56(2)(viii)

issuing of notice 148 of the Act on the basis of information in possession of the Department that the assessee had received interest on enhanced compensation of Rs.8,84,023/- from New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA) during the financial year 2015-16, relevant to Assessment Year ... relied on the decision of ITAT, Delhi Bench in Raj Kumar vs. ITO Appeal No.1677/Del/2024 dated 07.01.2025 to submit that enhanced compensation is treated as compensation u/s 28 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1994. The Ld. AR also relied on the decision of Co- ordinate Bench in the case