Interest on Enhanced Compensation from Govt for compulsory Land Acquisition is exempt from tax

Paramjeeet Singh Vs ACIT (ITAT Delhi) It is pertinent to note that the assessee’s land was acquired by the Government and he received total compensation of Rs. 2,56,29,932/- from land acquisition officer Panchkula which include interest on enhanced compensation of Rs. 1,08,62,416/- and assessee claimed this interest received on enhanced compensation exempt under Section 10(37) of  the  Income  Tax Act, 1961. From the perusal of the order of the CIT(A), it can be seen that the CIT(A) has not given a separate finding as to why the Assessing Officer  is justified in making an addition. The ...