I have sold a long term property on 10.11.2009. However I have made payment for new property earnest money(20% of total value) from 2007 till 10.07.2008 and balance 80% of the value was paid on feb 2010 by way of loan from bank. date of agreement of new property is on 10.07.2008 ana actual possesiob is on feb 2010.Can i get an exemption under 54 for purchase of new property against capital gain on sale of old property. Pls reply with case laws if any