C.A FINAL STUDENT AND QUALIFIED C.M.A
563 Points
Joined December 2013
He may file the belated return in Feb 2020.
But the point is in order to claim benefit U/s 54 he should have appropriated the capital gain (either purchase or construction) before he files a return U/s 139 (even a belated return)
Such amount which is unappropriated must be deposited in a bank or institution (specified under scheme).But this should be done with time limit mentioned U/s 139(1).i.e 31st July or 30th September (If he is liable for Tax Audit) or such time limit as extended by Notification in this regard.
Such proof of deposit shall also be submitted along with I.T.R.