c/f and set off losses

Divya sharma (CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT) (250 Points)

25 May 2010  

is it mendatory to set off losses in the year when there is income ?

still it can be c/f to next year when we have income but don't want to setoff.

also can loss be setoff proportionately that is upto 8 a/y's thoda thoda kar liya each year instead of whole in 1 year .

kindly reply me as soon as possible