Interest awarded under section 28 of the Land Acquisition Act,...

Interest awarded under section 28 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 on enhanced compensation for compulsorily acquired agricultural land is examined in relation to taxation as income from other sources under section 56(2)(viii). The notes distinguish section 28 interest as an accretion to compensation rather than ordinary interest, and address the related treatment of tax deduction at source. They also highlight that the territorial jurisdiction of the Bombay High Court is relevant where the acquired land and assessing officer fall within that jurisdiction.