Appeal allowed for deduction under section 54F, emphasizing physical inspection for property merger The ITAT allowed the appeal, directing the AO to re-examine whether two adjacent properties were remodeled into a single residential unit for the purpose ...
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Appeal allowed for deduction under section 54F, emphasizing physical inspection for property merger
The ITAT allowed the appeal, directing the AO to re-examine whether two adjacent properties were remodeled into a single residential unit for the purpose of deduction u/s 54F. The ITAT emphasized the importance of physical inspection in determining if the properties constituted one unit, referencing a Delhi bench case. The AO was instructed to conduct necessary inquiries and make a fresh decision based on factual examination and relevant legal provisions. The judgment was pronounced on 31st July 2015.
Issues: Whether the AO is right in restricting the benefit of deduction u/s 54F for one property when two properties are adjacent.
Analysis: The assessee declared total income for A.Y. 2007-08, including agricultural income. Upon relinquishing a property, he reinvested in two residential houses but the AO allowed deduction for only one house. The authorized representative argued that the two houses were remodeled into a single unit for self-occupation. The Departmental representative contended that the properties were distinct residential houses. The ITAT observed that the AO did not consider whether the two houses were remodeled into one unit. The proviso to section 54F does not prohibit constructing a single residential house on two plots. Referring to a Delhi bench case, the ITAT highlighted the importance of physical inspection to determine if two properties constitute one unit. The ITAT directed the assessing officer to re-examine the issue, considering all facts and applicable law.
The ITAT emphasized that the assessing officer should investigate whether the two adjacent plots were transformed into a single residential unit. The ITAT noted that the Delhi bench case highlighted the significance of physical inspection in determining if separate properties constitute one residential unit. The ITAT directed the AO to conduct necessary inquiries and make a fresh decision based on factual examination and relevant legal provisions.
In conclusion, the ITAT allowed the appeal for statistical purposes, setting aside the issue for further examination by the assessing officer. The judgment was pronounced on 31st July 2015.
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