Tax Deduction Saved: Procedural Mistake Doesn't Invalidate Capital Gains Exemption Under Section 54F

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....ITAT allowed the assessee's appeal regarding capital gains deduction. Despite initially claiming deduction under an incorrect section (54), the tribunal held that procedural errors do not preclude legitimate tax benefits if substantive eligibility criteria are met. The tribunal remitted the matter to the Assessing Officer with directions to evaluate the deduction claim under section 54F based on evidence submitted. The assessee was granted an opportunity to furnish additional documentation and present arguments. The appellate order effectively reinstated the potential tax exemption by focusing on the substantive legal entitlement rather than technical procedural defects.....