what is the base for calculating cost of indexation if the building was constructed separately on land purchased before 2 years
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This discussion clarifies how to calculate the indexed cost of acquisition for property, distinguishing between land and buildings. For land, use the Cost Inflation Index (CII) from the year of purchase. For the building, use the CII from the year of construction completion. If a completion certificate is unavailable, other documents like utility bills or property tax records can be used, or even your best recollection, though contractor confirmation is advisable.
It is not a problem if you dont have completion certificate. you may furnish other details like first utility bills or first property tax bill.
if you dont have any on these then your memory will best serve the purpose. you may select the year which you remember as the year of completion. it is advisable to keep contact details of the construction contractor who could affirm on such claim of year of cometion.
the burden on prooving will arise only when AO takes your matter for consideration. else, things go very smoothly for most people