Exemption U/s 54 available on amount invested despite non-completion of construction by builder within prescribed time

ACIT Vs Shri Dilip Ranjrekar (ITAT Bangalore) It was held that despite the non completion of the construction of the new property by the builder, the assessee would be entitled to the benefit of exemption u/s 54 of the Act. We have heard the rival contentions and perused and carefully considered the material on record. It is apparent from the facts of the case as mentioned (along with copies of corroborative documentary evidence) and discussed above from para 7.1 to 4.4.3 of this order (Supra) that the non completion of the construction the flat by the builder within the stipulated period is ...