The ITAT adjudicated a capital gains tax exemption claim under...

The ITAT adjudicated a capital gains tax exemption claim under Section 54, reversing lower authorities' decisions. The tribunal held that the assessee was entitled to exemption despite sale proceeds not being directly used for new property acquisition. The court emphasized that Section 54 does not mandate mandatory utilization of sale proceeds, but rather allows appropriation of capital gains towards new residential property investment. The tribunal found the assessee's investment in a new villa exceeded the sale consideration of the old residential house. Consequently, the tribunal set aside the previous order and directed the Assessing Officer to allow the exemption claim, ultimately deciding in favor of the assessee.

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