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of <h1>Tribunal classifies club premises rent as house property income, not business income.</h1> <h3>Mount View Club and Resorts P Ltd. Versus Income Tax officer 10 (3) (4), Mumbai</h3> Mount View Club and Resorts P Ltd. Versus Income Tax officer 10 (3) (4), Mumbai - TMI Issues involved: Determination of whether the rent received by the assessee for leasing out part of the club premises should be classified as income from house property or business income.Summary:Issue 1: Nature of Income- The assessee leased out club rooms and infrastructures to an educational trust, claiming the income as business income.- The AO considered it as 'income from house property' based on TDS deduction and disallowed expenses.- The CIT(A) upheld the AO's decision, stating that the property was leased out as the owner, not for business exploitation.- The AR argued that the premises were temporarily leased to exploit business assets until construction was completed, citing relevant court decisions.- The DR contended that the premises were not used for business activities as per the Memorandum of Association.- The Tribunal noted that the premises were not utilized for the assessee's business activities and were leased out to an educational institution, not for business purposes.- Citing Supreme Court decisions, the Tribunal concluded that the rent received should be classified as income from house property, affirming the CIT(A)'s decision.Conclusion:- The appeal by the assessee was dismissed, and the income from the leased premises was categorized as income from house property.
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