The Economic Times

Tenant wins tax relief on Rs 38.62 lakh sale of landlords property, received for surrendering tenancy rights; know why ITAT Mumbai ruled in his favour

A Mumbai tenant received tax relief after selling a property he obtained for surrendering his tenancy rights. The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ruled that the fair market value of the surrendered tenancy rights should be considered the cost of acquisition, not nil. This decision significantly reduced the tenant's capital gains tax liability on the Rs 38.62 lakh sale, recognizing the economic value of his original rights.