I have sold the flat & long term capital gains have been deposited in Capital Gains Account Scheme (CGAS) in last week of 6th month from the date of transfer since I was planning to buy the property.
After 3 months I have changed my mind & planned not to buy the property & I would like to invest amount of CGAS in REC bonds (54 EC) for next 5 years.
My query is that can I close CGAS & invest in REC bonds in order to continue availing exemption.
You can invest in REC bonds till the end of 6 months from date of transfer. If you intend to invest in bonds only after 6 months,and 31st March falls in between, then you have to deposit the fund in CGAS