The property is situtated in India and therefore capital gains tax will arise on this transaction. The buyer will have to deduct TDS as per provisions of section 195 of the Income Tax Act since you are NRI.
Yes, the provision of section 194IA of the Income Tax Act will be applicable in this case and accordingly if the consideration to be paid is 50 lakhs or above then TDS @ 1% is required to be deducted.
Since there is balance amount to be paid under the agreement with the Builder, the NOC from the Builder will be required for concluding the sale. However, the Builder cannot demand the balance 20% amount if it is not due, merely because the buyer desires to sell the flat.
As per section 194IA of Income Tax Act, the transferee is required to deduct TDS @ 1% at the time of credit of sum to the account of the transferor or at the time of payment of such sum if the total consideration is 50 lakhs or above. The said section was introduced w.e.f 1st June, 2013. Accordingly any payment made by you on or after 1st June, 2013 and if your purchase consideration is more th...
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