S. 54 benefit available for cost of house acquired despite non-payment

Assessee is an individual aged about 76 years. During the year under consideration, the assessee has earned long-term capital gain of Rs. 4978349 on sale of residential flat No. A-30, Mandakini Enclave, New Delhi. The appellant claimed deduction under section 54 for amount of Rs. 5227000 (Rs. 36 Lacs for amount deposited in capital gain account scheme and Rs. 1527000 for payment made for purchase of New House prior to the due date of filing of return of income. Since the investment new house (including the deposit in capital gain was computed at Rs. NIL. The assessing officer has however reduc...