06 June 2015
A Builder wishes to acquire a plot of Land for carrying on Construction activity. The Land is situate at& is within 8 km. of PMC Limits & has a population of more than 10 Lakhs. So, the Land, though actually used for Agriculture & its 7/12 extract confirms the same, cannot be regarded as ‘Agricultural Land’ within the meaning of Sec. 2 (14). Naturally, he will have to deduct tax at source at 1% as per Section 194- IA. Further, out of the total number of owners, some do not have PAN, but can provide Form 60 as per Rule 114 B of the Income Tax Rules. So, in our view, the position can be summarised as follows:
1)He must deduct Tax at source from purchase price at 1%. 2)He need not deduct tax from those owners who can provide Form 60.
08 June 2015
Further to my Query u/s 194 IA for 1% Deduction regarding immovable property transaction, Clause (a) of Rule 114 B specifies the requirement of having a PAN for 1% Deduction. However, the last proviso mentions that if a person does not have PAN, he can furnish Form 60. Is this view correct & applicable for immovable property transaction? Please let me have your views
Thanks & regards R V Marathe (Chartered Accountant)