This discussion explores the capital gains tax implications for a flat purchased in 1993 that underwent redevelopment. Possession was handed over in 2021, with the new flat received in 2025. The key question is whether this qualifies as a taxable long-term capital gain, especially given the extended construction period. The consensus is that the date of acquisition for redevelopment is considered from the original purchase date (2001), making the gain long-term. It also queries the availability of exemption under Section 54.
31 July 2026
Assessee purchased flat in1993 the building went into redevelopment process . Assesee vacated the flat and handed over the possession the year 2021. Builder in year 2025 gave the possession of fully constructed flat. whether this transaction will be treated as taxable long term capital gain since the construction completed after 4 years.
31 July 2026
DOA of redevelopment of flat is considered from the date of purchase of original asset, which in this case is considered from 2001. Hence the gain will be LTCG.