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Tribunal Grants Exemption for Sec. 54F Compliance The Tribunal allowed the appeal of the assessee, finding compliance with Sec. 54F conditions and eligibility for exemption. The Tribunal set aside the ...
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The Tribunal allowed the appeal of the assessee, finding compliance with Sec. 54F conditions and eligibility for exemption. The Tribunal set aside the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) order and directed the Assessing Officer to grant exemption on the remaining construction cost invested before the due date u/s.139(4) of the Act.
Issues: - Denial of exemption u/s.54F for non-deposit in capital gains account scheme before due date u/sec. 139(1) of the Act.
Analysis: 1. The assessee appealed against the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) order confirming the Assessing Officer's findings on denial of exemption u/s.54F of the Act due to non-deposit of &8377; 36,00,000 before the due date u/sec. 139(1) of the Act.
2. The assessee, an individual, sold land and claimed exemption u/s.54F for investing in residential property. The Assessing Officer calculated long term capital gains based on guideline value, restricting exemption to &8377; 30,00,000. The Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) upheld this decision.
3. In the Tribunal, the assessee argued compliance with Sec. 54F conditions, investing before the extended due date u/s.139(4) of the Act. The Departmental Representative contended non-utilization of sale consideration before due date.
4. The Tribunal analyzed the investments, noting the assessee invested &8377; 66,64,457 before the extended due date. Considering Sec. 54F provisions liberally, the Tribunal found the assessee eligible for exemption. Citing judicial decisions, the Tribunal emphasized the date of agreement as crucial and ruled in favor of the assessee.
5. The Tribunal set aside the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) order, directing the Assessing Officer to grant exemption on the remaining construction cost invested before the due date u/s.139(4) of the Act.
6. Ultimately, the Tribunal allowed the appeal of the assessee, emphasizing compliance with Sec. 54F conditions and eligibility for exemption.
7. The order was pronounced on May 6, 2016, at Chennai.
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