24 June 2011
ONE OF MY CLIENT HAS TAKEN LOAN FOR REDEVELOPMENT / REPAIR OF SELF OCCUPIED FLAT FROM PRIVATE PARTIES . IS INTEREST PAID TO THEM WILL BE ALOWED US 24 OF INCOME TAX
24 June 2011
Yes. Interest on capital borrowed for the purpose of repairs is allowed as deduction and can be claimed on accrual basis. In the absence of a specif mention in the section that loan should be borrowed from banks only, I have no doubt in saying that loan can be taken from any person. Only requirement is to get Interest certificate from the lender.