The Economic Times

CGAS deposit should be on actual sale consideration received from the property instead of stamp duty, Why Budget 2026 must fix this

Budget 2026 should address discrepancies in the Capital Gain Account Scheme (CGAS) by basing deposits on actual sale consideration, not stamp duty value. This change is crucial as current rules can lead to shortfalls when stamp duty exceeds sale price, TDS is deducted, or payments are in installments, potentially causing litigation.