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In a landmark relief for taxpayers, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Patna has ruled that exemption from long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax cannot be denied due to technical errors in filing returns, provided the taxpayer has met all substantive conditions. The case involved Patna resident
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The ITAT Patna ruled that tax exemption cannot be denied due to technical errors in filing returns, as long as the taxpayer has met all the substantive conditions for the exemption.
A Patna resident sold a property for Rs 4.5 crore and invested in a new house. She mistakenly claimed exemption under Section 54 instead of Section 54F in her tax return, leading to her claim being rejected initially.
The Assessing Officer rejected the claim because the taxpayer had cited the wrong section (Section 54) for exemption, even though she had met the conditions for Section 54F.
The ITAT determined the error was technical, not substantive, and that the taxpayer had fulfilled all conditions under Section 54F. They also referred to a CBDT circular advising tax officials to help taxpayers claim lawful reliefs.
The ruling reinforces the principle of 'substance over form', meaning genuine tax relief cannot be denied due to minor technical mistakes. It protects taxpayer rights and provides confidence in navigating complex tax rules.
The case has been sent back to the Assessing Officer to verify the details and allow the exemption under the correct section, Section 54F.
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