Urgent long term capital gain query

J@$preet (Article CA-Final) (149 Points)

23 December 2011  

I have sold a 1000 sq. yards land and have a long term  capital gains on that. Now my query is that

1. If I purchase another 1000sq. yards "LAND" only, will I get exemption from Income Tax on such Capital Gains u/s 54F?

 

2. or should I purchase a "HOUSE" only to get such an exemption ?