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Dear sir,
As far as investment in property is concerned in case of long term capiatl gain there are two options available with you
i) either purchase the new house property before the due date of filing the return, which in your case is 31st july, 2010.
or
ii ) Deposit the amount in Capital gain Account scheme with any public sector bank other than the rural branch before the due date of filing the return of income.
By excercising any of the above options you will not be chargeable to capial gain tax. however in case you opt for the second options then the new house property should be purchased within the specified period ,which is as follows
i) in case of purchase - within two years from the date of transfer
ii) in case of transfer - within 3 years from the date of transfer new house should get completed.
If the amount invested in capiatal gain account is not utilised withnin this perid , it will be chargeable to tax after the end of 3 years.
For investment in specified BOnd u/s 54EC :
Investment should be made within a period of 6 months from the date of transfer upto Rs.50lacs.
If neither of the conditions of sec 54 & sec 54E are complied then capital gain will be chargeable to tax In the Ay 2010-11 @ 20%.
In case if it is chargeable to tax then you are not required to make investment in specified bond or under the capital gain account.