Interest expenditure allowed as cost for computing LTCG on sale of building.

The ITAT upheld the CIT(A)'s decision allowing the deduction of interest expenditure while computing LTCG on sale of a building, treating it as part of the cost of acquisition. This was based on the Delhi HC judgment in Mithlesh Kumari's case. The ITAT noted the proposed amendment in Sec 48 from AY 2024-25 disallowing such interest deduction, clarifying the existing legal position permitting it. Hence, no interference was warranted in the CIT(A)'s order. .....

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