The Indian Income Tax Act, 1886, 2 of 1886, (Rep., Act 7 of 1918) · III — .

Section 24. (1) Where a building is occupied by its owner, it shall be deemed a source of income within the mean

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

24. (1) Where a building is occupied by its owner, it shall be deemed a source of income within the meaning of this Act, and, if liable to be assessed under this Act, shall be assessed at five-sixths of the gross annual rent at which it may reasonably be expected to let, and, in the case of a dwelling-house, may be expected to let unfurnished. (2) "Owner", as used in this section with reference to a building, means the person who would be entitled to receive the rent of the building if the building were let to a tenant.

Source: India Code