Sec. 56(2)(viib) and agreement to sale

The assessee is an individual engaged in the business of real estate dealings as well as in real estate consultancy. Assessee is also a partner in various partnership firms from which he derives exempt income and also has agricultural income. The assessee had filed his return of income for A.Y. 2016-17 on 01.02.2017 disclosing total income at Rs. Nil. During the year under review appellant had entered into Sathekhat with land owner for purchase of land for a consideration of Rs.. 1,85,00,000/-. Appellant have paid Rs. 1.00 crores against the said “Sathekhat” and balance amount of Rs. 85.00 lakhs to…

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