11 March 2014
To avail the exemption u/s 54F, can the construction of first floor in an existing house be eligible for deduction? What are the legal requirements for the same? Is separate registry for first floor required?
Also, what are the provisions for deposit under Capital Gains Deposit Scheme?
11 March 2014
There is a passing reference in Kerala High court decision in Ms. Meera Jacob Vs. ITO reported in 313 ITR 411 that " a self contained additional floor to the existing house qualifies for exemption under section 54F of the Income tax Act,1961".