Tax Deduction Denied: Section 54 Dispute Over Timing of Property Acquisition and Eligibility for New House Purchase Deduction.

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....Denying deduction u/s 54 - Purchase of new house property within one year - Admittedly, in this case what the department is harping upon is merely the agreement dated 21-12-2016 when the building itself was not constructed and the assessee has only acquired his right to get a flat in the said building. When actually therefore, can it be said that the new property was purchased? It is only when the assessee received the possession through letter of possession on 24-12-2018. - AT....