Deduction u/s 54F Allowed Even if Construction of New House Commenced Prior to Transfer of Asset

Natta Suryarao Vs ITO (ITAT Visakhapatnam) The issue under consideration is whether the assessee would be entitled for deduction u/s 54F if construction of house is commenced prior to the transfer of the asset? the Act does not prescribed any condition as to the date of commencement of construction of new house property and only condition is that construction of house property should be completed within three years from the date of transfer of original asset. The date of commencement of construction is irrelevant and the construction may be commenced even before the date of transfer of origina...