Section 56(2)(vii)(b) of Income Tax Act 1961

Mr.A booked a flat in FY 2010-11 and made the payment of booking amount through banking channels. Total consideration to be paid for the flat was Rs.68Lacs. The builder issued 'Earnest Money Receipt' for the same in FY 2010-11 .Subsequently the installments were paid from time to time by Mr.A.Some of the installments were also paid by his real brother Mr.B.The installments paid by Mr.B is also mentioned in the audited accounts maintained by him. In the sales customer ledger issued by the builder for FY 2010-11 to 2019-20 the name of Mr.B has also been mentioned as co-applicant along…

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