Reopening of assessment u/s 147 - Deduction u/s 54 - The mere...

Reopening of assessment u/s 147 - Deduction u/s 54 - The mere delay on the part of the developer to hand over the possession of the flat would not vitiate the claim of the assessee since it would be beyond the control of the assessee to ensure timely acquisition of the flat. The provisions of Sec.54F are beneficial provisions and the same should be given effect to in full and could not be denied to the assessee on such technicalities. Therefore, we would hold that the assessee would be eligible for deduction u/s 54F. - AT