Taxability of maturity proceeds
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Querist : Anonymous
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### 1. **Section 54EC of Income Tax Act:**
* This section provides **exemption from long-term capital gains** if the gains are invested in specified bonds (54EC bonds), such as those issued by **NHAI, REC**, etc.
* The **amount invested in 54EC bonds** within 6 months of transfer of capital asset is exempt from capital gains tax **up to Rs 50 lakh**.
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### 2. **Taxability of Maturity Proceeds of 54EC Bonds:**
* **Principal Amount:**
The amount you invested (principal) in 54EC bonds is **not taxable at maturity** because you never claimed it as income; you only got exemption from capital gains by investing it.
* **Interest Income:**
The **interest earned on these bonds is taxable as income** under the head "Income from Other Sources." This interest is **not exempt** and should be declared in your return.
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### 3. **Legal/Regulatory Backing:**
* **Section 54EC** itself only talks about exemption on capital gains by investing in such bonds.
* The **Interest on 54EC bonds is treated like any other interest income** and is taxable under **Income from Other Sources**.
* There is **no separate exemption or exclusion** on interest income.
* The maturity amount includes the principal + interest. The principal portion is exempt, but interest is taxable.
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### 4. **Official Circulars / Clarifications:**
* CBDT has issued clarifications confirming that **interest on 54EC bonds is taxable**.
* In absence of specific exemption, normal provisions for interest income taxation apply.
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### **Summary:**
| Component | Taxability |
| -------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| Principal invested in 54EC | Exempt from capital gains under Sec 54EC |
| Interest earned on bonds | Fully taxable as income from other sources |
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