This discussion clarifies the tax treatment of compensation received from the compulsory acquisition of urban agricultural land. While the principal amount of compensation is generally exempt under Section 10(37) of the Income Tax Act, any interest received along with this compensation is taxable. Specifically, the interest portion is subject to tax under Section 56(2)(viii) read with Section 57(iv).
23 May 2023
Hi, Whether enhanced compensation received along with interest thereon by way of court order from compulsory acquisition of urban agricultural land is exempted under section 10(37).