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Posted on 24 April 2009
The benefit of Sec. 54EC is available for investment in specified bonds to the extent invested as a deduction from capital gains, if such investment is made within six months from the date of transfer of any long term capital asset. All that the law requires is that such bonds should not have been converted into money within three years from the date of purchase of these bonds. Since the option for encashment is available only after completion of three years, the execution of such option will not lose exemption. It is in this context, that the advice which the reader has got is correct. This is the position of law irrespective of the fact whether the person who avails the relief is a senior citizen or not.
it would be very clear to all of us. that we can invest any LTCG income into two notified schemes u/s-54 EC.
Regards.
Narendra