Even if a residential house consists of several independent units- Deduction U/s. 54 / 54F can be claimed

V.V.V. Satyanarayana Vs. Income Tax Officer (ITAT Hyderabad) With reference to the deduction u/s. 54/54F, the AO’s contention that assessee owns more than two residences was not correct. Assessee got eight apartments subsequently, on transfer of one residential house property, by way of development agreement. Nowhere the AO contends that assessee had more than one building as on the date of transfer i.e., on 19-06-200 1. Subsequent acquisition of any number of houses will not prevent assessee claiming the deduction for transfer as on 19-06-2001. Therefore, the AO’s view can not be upheld. ...