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1. Interpretation of the term 'income' in the context of the second proviso to section 23(1) of the Income-tax Act, 1961. 2. Allowability of loss exceeding annual letting value from a house property. 3. Application of deductions in computing income from house property under sections 22, 23, and 24. Detailed Analysis: Issue 1: The court addressed the interpretation of the term 'income' in the second proviso to section 23(1) of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The Tribunal raised questions regarding whether 'income' in this context should be equated to 'annual letting value.' The court analyzed the provisions of sections 22, 23, and 24, emphasizing that the annual letting value is taxable under section 22, subject to deductions under section 24, including interest on borrowed capital. The court highlighted that the second proviso to section 23(1) pertains to the determination of annual value for specific residential units. Issue 2: The court deliberated on the allowability of a loss exceeding the annual letting value from a house property. The case involved an individual claiming a loss from a let-out property, which the Income-tax Officer initially disallowed. However, the Appellate Assistant Commissioner and Tribunal supported the assessee's claim, leading to a reference to the High Court. The court examined the legislative intent behind the provisions and concluded that the claimed loss was allowable, overturning the disallowance by the Income-tax Officer. Issue 3: The court extensively discussed the application of deductions in computing income from house property under sections 22, 23, and 24. It emphasized that the deductions provided in section 24, including interest on borrowed capital, should not be restricted based on the provisions of section 23. The court highlighted that the omission of certain provisions in the second proviso to section 23(1) by an amendment clarified that deductions under section 24 should not be limited by the annual letting value. The court interpreted the legislative intent to allow deductions without restriction based on the annual value determined under section 23. In conclusion, the court ruled in favor of the assessee, allowing the claimed loss for the assessment year 1974-75 and disallowing it for the assessment year 1975-76. The judgment provided a detailed analysis of the provisions of the Income-tax Act, emphasizing the interplay between sections 22, 23, and 24 in determining the income from house property and the applicability of deductions without restriction based on the annual letting value.
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