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In a major relief to housing societies, ITAT Mumbai has ruled that a Goregaon co-op society need not pay ₹11.38 crore tax on a 2015 redevelopment agreement that never materialised. The Tribunal held that notional stamp duty value does not constitute real income for the society.

Society Told to Pay ₹11.38 Crore as Income from Redevelopment

In a major relief to housing societies, ITAT Mumbai has ruled that a Goregaon co-op society need not pay ₹11.38 crore tax on a 2015 redevelopment agreement that never materialised. The Tribunal held that notional stamp duty value does not constitute real income for the society.
ITAT Mumbai has dismissed the tax department's claim of black money against F A Construction, holding that large cash withdrawals were legitimately used to pay daily-wage labourers at remote construction sites. The Tribunal quashed additions of over ₹35 crore under Section 69A, emphasizing documented bank sources and no adverse findings in remand — proving once again that cash-heavy sectors like construction often face initial suspicion that clears with proper evidence.

Taxman Says Builder Had Black Money, Turns Out He Was Paying Labourers in Cash

ITAT Mumbai has dismissed the tax department’s claim of black money against F A Construction, holding that large cash withdrawals were legitimately used to pay daily-wage labourers at remote construction sites. The Tribunal quashed additions of over ₹35 crore under Section 69A, emphasizing documented bank sources and no adverse findings in remand — proving once again that cash-heavy sectors like construction often face initial suspicion that clears with proper evidence.