INCOME TAX24 Sept 2026
Mumbai tenant gets flats worth ₹1.38 cr after surrendering tenancy rights; receives tax notice — ITAT grants relief | Mint
A Mumbai tenant got two flats worth ₹1.38 crore for giving up his tenancy rights in a housing society redevelopment. The tax officer taxed the full value under Section 56(2)(x) as income from other sources. Later, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ruled in his favour on July 16, 2026, saying that section cannot apply to such a tenant. Keep your redevelopment agreement papers safe.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Manoj Devshi Chhadva received two flats valued at ₹1.38 crore in exchange for surrendering his tenancy rights in a Mumbai housing society.
- The tax officer invoked Section 56(2)(x) and treated the entire stamp duty value of ₹1.38 crore as income from other sources, which the CIT(A) upheld.
- ITAT Mumbai ruled on July 16, 2026 that the Assessing Officer was not justified in invoking Section 56(2)(x) against a tenant who surrendered his tenancy rights.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you are surrendering tenancy rights in a redevelopment deal, keep your registered agreement and related papers safely, and ask a tax professional to review your case before assuming the property value is taxable or exempt.
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