Immovable property purchase: If consideration < stamp duty value by >Rs.50k/10%, addition u/s 56(2)(x) to buyer. 10% tolerance allowed.

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....Addition u/s 56(2)(x) arises when consideration paid for immovable property is less than stamp duty value by more than Rs. 50,000 or 10% of consideration. If agreement fixing consideration was prior to the relevant year, stamp duty value on agreement date is considered. Section 50C applies to seller, 56(2)(x) to buyer. 10% tolerance limit under 50C also applies to 56(2)(x). Assessee is allowed 10% tolerance limit benefit since inception of 56(2)(x) and 50C. Addition made by Assessing Officer not in accordance with law, directed to delete addition. Assessee appeal allowed.....