22 January 2013
Mr. A original allottee of Preference Shares of a listed company for an lock in period of one year. Mr. A sells to Mr. B (off market sale of preference shares). Later on, after a period of one year, Mr. B sells the shares through stock exchange. Can Mr. B claim exemption u/s 10(38) in respect of long term capital on sale of preference shares under Income Tax Act 1961.