A property owner in Delhi sold their property, realising a capital gain of around 75 lakh. They are inquiring about claiming a capital gains tax exemption by using the funds to construct a residential house on their agricultural land in Himachal Pradesh. The advice suggests this may be possible if the land use can be officially changed to non-agricultural and a residential house is demonstrably constructed.
19 April 2024
I've recently sold my property in Delhi and have realized a Capital Gain of approximately 75 lakh. I own agricultural land in Himachal Pradesh where I've incurred expenses on construction. Can I claim a capital gain exemption based on the amount spent there?