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Mohammed Question by Mohammed on Sep 01, 2025Hindi
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Sir, I want to sell one of my apartment of 1200sq.ft. 2 bedroom, and have made a sale agreement for 66.5 lakhs with a 5 lakh token advance payment paid partly by cash and cheque. Now the buyer wants me to remake the agreement for 83 lakhs as his loan from bank is telling to buy for higher amount in paper. But he will pay me only 66.5 lakh and wants me to sign that i sold for 83 and he says he will pay if any tax or tds if required. What should I do.

Ans: As per income tax provisions, person can not accept more than 2 lacs from any person. Further, in normal cases property transactions should not be below stamp duty value.

For any transactions carried out against your PAN, you will be liable to face penal consequences and indemnity by any person will not save you from penal consequences, if any.
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Hello sir, I have bought a house and sale deed was 1.09cr for it in 2017 but now I am getting a buyer of 80 lakhs for it? Circle rate in the area is only 70 lakhs? Can I sale this house with a sale deed of 80 lakhs or it should be atleast 1.09 cr?
Ans: You have asked a very practical question.

Many people face this challenge when selling property.

You are careful in checking legal and tax side, which is wise.

» Understanding Sale Deed Value

The sale deed should normally reflect actual transaction value.

Hiding the actual value is not advisable.

If you sell for Rs 80 lakh, the deed should mention Rs 80 lakh.

» Role of Circle Rate

Circle rate is the minimum threshold for registration.

If your sale price is below circle rate, then circle rate is taken.

In your case, circle rate is Rs 70 lakh.

Sale value Rs 80 lakh is above circle rate.

So registration can happen at Rs 80 lakh safely.

» Difference from Original Purchase Price

You bought at Rs 1.09 crore earlier.

Selling now at Rs 80 lakh is a loss in capital terms.

Tax department looks at sale price or circle rate, whichever is higher.

Here, sale price Rs 80 lakh is higher than circle rate Rs 70 lakh.

So Rs 80 lakh will be taken for calculation.

You will not face issues for showing lower than original purchase.

» Tax Implication

Since you are selling below purchase value, there is no capital gain.

But there can be capital loss recorded.

This capital loss can be carried forward for future set off.

To claim it, you need to file ITR properly.

» Documentation and Compliance

Always show true sale value in the deed.

Ensure buyer also agrees to record actual value.

Avoid any cash component outside the sale deed.

It can create legal and tax risk in future.

» Practical Steps

Register the sale deed for Rs 80 lakh.

Pay stamp duty as per Rs 80 lakh since it is higher than Rs 70 lakh.

Keep records of your original purchase deed of Rs 1.09 crore.

Keep bank proofs of payments for both buy and sell.

» Long-Term Learning

Property prices can go down also.

Loss in property sale is not uncommon.

Treat this as a lesson in diversification.

Mutual funds or other diversified assets are less risky.

» Finally

You can register the property sale for Rs 80 lakh.

No need to show Rs 1.09 crore in sale deed.

Circle rate condition is already satisfied.

Keep all papers in order for tax filing.

Claim your capital loss if eligible.

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,

Chief Financial Planner,

www.holisticinvestment.in

https://www.youtube.com/@HolisticInvestment

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I have 12 lack Diamonds plain from orintal insurance company medicliam policy I want to know how much amount issue for lens for cataracts surgery
Ans: Your effort to maintain a high-value health insurance cover of Rs.12 lakh is very good. Many people realise the importance of medical insurance only during a hospitalisation. Because you already have a strong cover with The Oriental Insurance Company Limited, you have created an important financial protection layer for your family.

However, when it comes to cataract surgery and lens cost, health insurance policies usually have specific limits. It is important to understand these limits clearly.

» Understanding Cataract Surgery Coverage

– Cataract surgery is normally covered under mediclaim policies.
– The policy usually pays for hospitalisation, surgeon fee, OT charges, medicines, and intra-ocular lens (IOL).
– But most policies keep a limit on cataract treatment, even if the total sum insured is higher.

This means even if your policy cover is Rs.12 lakh, the cataract claim may be restricted to a smaller amount.

» Typical Cataract Limits in Health Insurance

In many mediclaim policies in India:

– Cataract surgery may be limited to around Rs.25,000 to Rs.40,000 per eye, depending on policy terms.
– Some upgraded plans allow up to Rs.50,000 or slightly higher per eye.
– Premium imported lenses, laser techniques, or advanced multifocal lenses may cost more and the extra amount has to be paid by the patient.

So the lens cost alone may range from Rs.8,000 to Rs.60,000 or more depending on the type selected. Insurance will usually reimburse only within the cataract limit mentioned in the policy

» How Lens Charges Are Treated

– Standard mono-focal lenses are generally covered within the cataract limit.
– Advanced lenses such as multifocal or toric lenses are treated as upgraded choices.
– The difference between the hospital bill and the policy limit becomes out-of-pocket payment.

Because hospitals sometimes suggest premium lenses, it is important to check the insurance approval amount before surgery.

» Practical Steps Before Surgery

– Ask the hospital to send a pre-authorisation request to the insurer.
– Confirm the maximum cataract limit per eye under your policy.
– Ask the hospital for a detailed estimate showing lens cost separately.
– Check whether the surgery will be cashless or reimbursement.

This small step avoids confusion during discharge.

» Financial Planning Perspective

From a Certified Financial Planner’s view, you have already taken a wise step by maintaining a large medical insurance cover. Cataract surgery is a common age-related treatment, and insurance helps reduce the financial burden.

Still, remember:

– Health insurance works with sub-limits for certain treatments.
– The sum insured does not always mean the entire bill will be paid.
– Understanding these limits in advance helps you plan your medical expenses calmly.

» Finally

Your Rs.12 lakh mediclaim cover is a strong safety net. For cataract surgery, the insurance company will normally pay only up to the cataract treatment limit mentioned in your policy, and any premium lens upgrade may need personal payment.

So the best action is to check the exact cataract limit in your policy schedule or call the insurer’s customer care before the surgery.

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,
Chief Financial Planner,
www.holisticinvestment.in

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