Question on housing loan

Raman (Salaried) (78 Points)

11 September 2008  

Hi Gurus,
Can you through some light in this situation.

Facts

1) Housing Loan taken by two brothers jointly in ratio of 50:50 during PY - 2008-09.
2) Possession for property taken in PY - 2008-09 itself.
3) Ownership is also 50:50
4) Loan repayment made by one brother only as of now. Starting Apr-09 both the brothers will repay the loan jointly.

Question - For PY - 2008-09

A) Whether both the brothers can claim interest deduction in the ratio of 50:50?
B) Or only the person paying is eligible for deduction?

Pls clarify.
TIA