Buying property from NRI - TDS Query

This discussion addresses Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) when purchasing property from a Non-Resident Indian (NRI). The user is inquiring whether TDS needs to be deducted at the time of the sale agreement payment or only during the final sale deed and registration. The response clarifies that TDS under Section 195 is applicable at the payment stage, requiring a TAN, and mentions potential Section 54 exemptions.