30 March 2012
1. The new house is to be purchased within a period of 2 years from the date of transfer.
2. However, if the amount is not invested in the new house before the due date of filing the return, then the amount should be deposited in a Capital Gain Account Scheme to avail the exemption.
3. The due date is 31st July, 2012 and you can file a belated return upto 31.3.2014 with penalty and 31.3.2013 without penalty.
However, the amount should be deposited by 31.07.2012 to claim the exemption.