Section 54EC – ITAT explains deduction of Rs. 50 Lakh & Rs. 1 Crore

Advertisement Arun Kumar B M Vs ITO (ITAT Bangalore) The Assessing Officer held that the assessee is required to invest Rs.50 lakh in REC Bonds in any financial year. The Assessing Officer also relied on the amendments made to section 54EC of the I.T.Act vide Finance Act, 2014 w.e.f. 01.04.2015. Assessee has filed this appeal before the Tribunal. The learned Counsel for the assessee submitted that Rs.1 crore has been invested within six months from the date of sale of the asset, which has given rise to long term capital gains. Accordingly, it was submitted that prior to the amendment to sec...