Capital gain short term or long term is applicable depending upon period of holding.Exemption available in case you purchase within 2 years of sale of this property Investment in capital infrastructure bonds Sec 54EC
How can I get an exception on this long term capital gain? do I need to buy a property again for whole amount? if yes, can I purchase commercial property? thanks everyone for addressing my query.
If yes, only capital gain amount should be invested either in residential house property or capital gain bonds, or both; but commercial property will not qualify for exemption.