A taxpayer purchased land in 2012 and sold it in 2021, realising a capital gain. They used this gain to purchase a residential property jointly with their spouse and claimed an exemption under Section 54 of the Income Tax Act. However, the CPC (Central Processing Centre) in Bangalore has rejected this claim and issued a demand notice. The user is seeking advice on how to proceed and understand the specific reasons for the rejection.
24 March 2025
I have purchased a land on 17.09.12 by Rs.23.00 and sold it by Rs. 53.88 lac on 23.12.2021. By the amount of Capital Gain Rs. 19.00 lac I have Purchased a Residential property Jointly in the name of my wife and myself amounting Rs.34.00 lacs and claim exemption u/s 54. But in the assessment CPC bangalore not excepting the claim u/s 54 and issued demand notice. Would u pls suggest , what should I do now ??