Deduction Under 80C for housing Loan

CA Sahil Singla.. (Service Tax ) (3746 Points)

29 March 2011  

Sir

An individual took a loan in 2009-2010 for Constuction of House Property. In the 2010-2011 the indiviual occupied the first floor of house for his residence. But he gave ground floor on rent to a Bank for commercial purpose . So, plz tell me if priciple amt paid for loan is eligible for deduction under 80C ? or some sort of proportionate deduction is available ?