Assessee cannot claim Section 54F exemption based on unregistered Banakhat agreement

Navghanbhai Laxman Rabari Vs ITO (ITAT Ahmedabad) The ITAT, Ahmedabad in Shri Navghanbhai Laxman Rabari v. ITO [ITA No.1864/AHD/2019 dated January 18, 2023] has held that, the transfer of property only takes place when either the possession of the property is transferred or sale deed is executed and the documents like unregistered ‘Banakhat’ or power of attorney are not the substitute of sale deed. Further, held that, the sale of land within 36 months from the date of purchase will lead to a Short Term Capital Gain (“STCG”), and therefore exemption under Section 54F of the Income Tax A...