Taxability on Adverse possession

Capital gain tax on sale of property acquired through adverse possession
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This discussion explores whether capital gains tax applies when selling a property acquired through adverse possession. The prevailing view suggests no capital gains tax is due if the cost of acquisition is nil or unascertainable, citing court rulings. It also raises questions about situations where the cost of acquisition is not nil and which tax sections would apply in such cases.

In my opinion, no capital gain is applicable because the courts have ruled that capital gain tax is not chargeable when the cost of acquisition is either nil or unascertainable. Many time decisions given by the Hon'ble Supreme Court and various High Courts across the country.

What if cost of acquisition in not nil.And under which section it will not taxable if cost is nil.
What do you mean by adverse position?

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