Long term capital gains ( LTCG)
Anand (Avp) (67 Points)
18 March 2020Question is whether can we invest the long term capital gain in NHAI bonds now or necessarily we have to go for property purchase to save
LTCG.
Anand (Avp) (67 Points)
18 March 2020
CA Naveen Chand
(Chartered Accountant)
(12729 Points)
Replied 18 March 2020
as per strictly interpretation of Sec 54 EC of INCOME TAX Act 1961
Capital Gain Account Scheme is NOT APPLICABLE to SEC 54EC
Conclusion : Can not be invested in NHAI Bonds to avail exemption u/s 54EC
CA Naveen Chand
(Chartered Accountant)
(12729 Points)
Replied 19 March 2020
YES AGREED with Ashique Raza !
He can avail exemption under section 54 , but not under section 54EC