Court Allows Set Off of Long Term Capital Loss Against Gains Despite Book Changes, Per Income Tax Act Section 74.

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....Set off of brought forward loss against Long Term Capital Gain (LTCG) - AO was of the view that since the LTCL no longer exist in books of account, it cannot be set off consequent to the scheme of arrangement - It has not been brought out on record that by reason of the restructuring the books and the order of the Hon’ble Kerala High Court, the assessee is precluded from utilizing the carryforward LTCL against set off of LTCG in future years as contemplated by section 74 of the Act. - AT....