The ITAT held that the date of accrual of rights in the allotted...

The ITAT held that the date of accrual of rights in the allotted flat was the date of the allotment letter or payment of the first installment of earnest money, being 24.09.1998. Consequently, the STCG determined by the AO was set aside. The tribunal directed the AO to consider the LTCL as claimed by the assessee and determine the tax liability accordingly. The appeal was allowed, recognizing the assessee's rights in the property from the date of allotment/payment, thereby altering the capital gains treatment.