Full value of consideration / Stamp Duty Valuation with Safe Harbor - Computation of Capital Gains: Clause 78 of the Income Tax Bill, 2025 vs. Section 50C of the Income-tax Act, 1961

Full value of consideration deemed to stamp duty valuation; safe harbor permits minor discrepancies and valuation review.

Where declared consideration for transfer of land or buildings is less than the stamp duty valuation, the stamp duty value is deemed the full value of consideration for capital gains purposes; the stamp duty value as at the agreement date may apply if consideration is received through prescribed banking channels before the agreement date. A limited safe harbor accepts declared consideration within a narrow margin above stamp duty valuation. Assessing Officers may seek Valuation Officer review where the stamp duty value is disputed, and Clause 78 defines assessable as the value adopted for stamp duty purposes.