The question, as I understood, is whether a small building (a farm house like) surrounded by large extent of vacant land appurtenant qualifies for deduction u/s 54F.
The Madras High court in the case of CIT Vs. M. Kalpagam reported in (1997) 227 ITR 733 has put in certain test criteria to judge such issues. That is why I said it is a vexed question.
18 August 2015
You are absolutely right B Chackrapani Warrier. The principles laid down for "residential house" vis a vis "dwelling unit" MUST be followed while determining if farm house is residential house.