ITAT directs AO to verify expenditure nature, allows land improvement claim, and grants deduction for residential property. The ITAT partially allowed the appeals for the assessment years, directing the AO to verify the expenditure nature while granting the deductions ...
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ITAT directs AO to verify expenditure nature, allows land improvement claim, and grants deduction for residential property.
The ITAT partially allowed the appeals for the assessment years, directing the AO to verify the expenditure nature while granting the deductions accordingly. The claimed expenditure for land improvement was allowed as the details were provided, and the AO was instructed to permit the claimed amounts. Regarding the eligibility for deduction u/s.54F for residential property purchase, the ITAT allowed the deduction for the portion used as a residence, based on the area used, and directed the AO to grant the deduction for the residential portion. The issue of verifying the expenditure nature was remanded to the AO for both assessment years.
Issues: 1. Allowability of expenditure claimed for improvement of land. 2. Eligibility for deduction u/s.54F for residential property purchase.
Issue 1: Allowability of expenditure claimed for improvement of land: The assessee claimed expenditure for land improvement, including sand purchase and labor charges. The AO rejected the claim due to lack of concrete evidence. The assessee provided ledger extracts showing expenses incurred. The ITAT held that the expenditure should not be blindly rejected without examination. As the details were provided, the expenditure was allowed, directing the AO to permit the claimed amounts for the assessment years.
Issue 2: Eligibility for deduction u/s.54F for residential property purchase: The assessee claimed deduction u/s.54F for a four-storied house, contending it was used for residence. The AO denied the deduction, stating it was a commercial property. The assessee also spent on property improvement in the subsequent year. The ITAT found discrepancies in the property's tax classification. A remand report confirmed part residential use by the assessee. The ITAT allowed deduction for the portion used as residence, calculating the eligible amount based on the area used. The AO was directed to grant the deduction for the residential portion. The issue of verifying the expenditure nature was remanded to the AO for both assessment years.
In conclusion, the ITAT partially allowed the appeals for the assessment years, directing the AO to verify the expenditure nature while granting the deductions accordingly.
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