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2022 (7) TMI 1138 - AT - Income Tax


Issues:
Appeal against disallowance of exemptions u/s 54 and 54F for A.Y. 2015-16.

Analysis:
The case involved the appeal filed by the revenue against the disallowances made by the Ld.AO regarding exemptions claimed u/s 54 and 54F for A.Y. 2015-16. The assessee had declared an income of Rs. 22,20,040/- and had sold residential flats and commercial properties, investing in a residential site for construction of houses. The Ld.AO disallowed exemptions amounting to Rs. 3,20,59,991/- u/s 54 and 54F, leading to the assessment being concluded on 28.12.2017.

The assessee contended before the Ld.CIT(A) that investments totaling Rs. 5,25,00,000/- had been made in the residential site for construction purposes, claiming that the cost of the land should be considered as part of the residential house for the purpose of exemptions. The Ld.CIT(A) considered the submissions and held that the appellant had indeed invested the specified amount within the stipulated time frame, relying on case laws and Circular No. 667 dated 18/10/1993. The Ld.CIT(A) observed that the conditions for claiming exemptions u/s 54 were fulfilled, and the deductions u/s 54 and 54F were acceptable. The Ld.CIT(A) emphasized that the provisions of sections 54 and 54F should be construed liberally to promote investments in residential houses.

Aggrieved by the Ld.CIT(A)'s decision, the revenue appealed before the Tribunal. The Ld.CIT.DR raised concerns regarding the verification of additional evidence related to the completion of construction within the specified time frame. The issue was remanded to the Ld.AO for proper verification and consideration in accordance with the law. The Tribunal allowed the appeal for statistical purposes, emphasizing the necessity of granting the assessee a proper opportunity to be heard.

In conclusion, the judgment addressed the disallowance of exemptions u/s 54 and 54F for A.Y. 2015-16, highlighting the importance of fulfilling conditions for claiming deductions and interpreting tax provisions liberally to encourage investments in residential properties. The case underscored the need for proper verification and adherence to legal procedures in tax assessments.

 

 

 

 

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