Owning a House Doesn't Disqualify Deduction u/s 54 for LTCG if Investing in New Property.

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....LTCG - Deduction u/s 54 - Profit on sale of property used for residence - assessee was already in the possession of the residential house at the time of purchase of the new house - The assessee cannot be denied the benefit of the deduction provided under section 54 of the Act if he has a house at the time of transfer of the property and makes the investment in another residential property. Accordingly, the finding of the authorities below is devoid of any merit. - AT....