Finance
4545 Points
Joined September 2020
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Mr. Raja purchased an agricultural land in April, 2017. Since the date of purchase, the
land was being used for agricultural purpose. The land was sold in July, 2022 for Rs.
8,40,000. Capital gain arising on sale of land amounted to Rs. 1,00,000. Can he claim the
benefit of section 54B by purchasing another agricultural land?
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Exemption under section 54B can be claimed in respect of capital gains arising on
transfer of capital asset, being agricultural land (may be long-term or short-term).
This benefit is available only to an individual or a HUF. The land should be used for
agricultural purpose at least for two years. In this case, all the conditions of section 54B
were satisfied and, hence, Mr. Raja can claim the benefit of section 54B by purchasing
another agricultural land within the time-limit specified under section 54B.