26 June 2011
sir, can interest paid to individual money lenders for house building loan(unsecured) be claimed as deduction from "House Property Income" and the principal amount from Sec 80C.
26 June 2011
yes, As per as Sec.24 interest concern can be claimed even loan taken from individual also
but sec.80C principal payment claim not allowed because
Loan should be taken from Specified institutions/deptt only given below
Central or State Government any Bank including co-operative bank LIC or National Housing Bank public company formed and registered in India or co-operative society with main object to provide long term finance for construction purchase of houses in India. Assessee Employer if public company or public sector company or university established by law or a college affiliated to such university or local authority or co-operative society.