“deemed to be let out”
The decision most relied on for deemed to be let out is CIT v. Moni Kumar Subba (333 ITR 38), cited in 78 judgments on BharatTax.
Leading authorities on deemed to be let out
Notional interest on an interest-free security deposit cannot be considered as actual or deemed rent under Section 23(1) of the Act. For determining Annual Letting Value (ALV) under Section 23(1)(a), it must be in accordance with municipal laws, considering extraneous circumstances, but not exceeding the standard rent as per rent control legislation.
Income from unsold flats in the closing stock of a real estate developer is taxable under the head 'Income from house property' based on their annual letting value, even if the developer is engaged in business.
The annual letting value of a property can be deemed NIL under Section 23(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act when it is self-occupied with the intent of letting.
Unsold properties can be assessed for deemed rental income under Section 23(1)(a) based on a reasonable letting value, often calculated as a percentage of the property's cost or value.