Raheja Universal’s Deemed Rent Dispute on Unsold Flats Sent for Fresh Calculation

In a key ruling, ITAT Mumbai has sent back Raheja Universal Pvt. Ltd.’s deemed rental income dispute on unsold flats for fresh evidence-based assessment, stressing objective valuation under Section 23(5) while upholding major reliefs for the prominent developer on other issues.

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.