Cost to be included in purchase of land..??

Mitesh Goyal (Articled Assistant) (37 Points)

14 June 2013  

Dear all,

Can any one guide me on the following case:

Case

A private Limited company engaged in Business of Trade in Land & Building. Purchased Land and held it as stock in trade Claimed as expenditure the following.

1) Purchase Cost (As per Deed)

2) Stamp Duty & Registrtion Expenditure

3) Payment made for obtaining possession from the persons who had unauthorised possession over the land.

I want to know whether the Expenditure mention in point no (3) allowed as per income tax act. Please suggest the relevant section or case law.