08 November 2013
When one starts claiming 1/5th of interest after the completion of construction, it is claimed against the income from the property. After selling the property, the condition precedent U/s 22 as regards ownership - can not be complied. In the absence of property, the deduction U/s 24 can not be claimed. . Alternatively, the unclaimed interest can better be treated as part of the cost/ improvement cost and may be claimed. .