Capital Gain tax exemption, Income Tax

[Bharat Vij]

I have a residential house and a commercial property in my name for over 10 years. If I sell my commercial property and keep the capital gain in capital gain accoount for purchasing or construction of new house, am I entitled to claim tax exemption from capital gain?

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[ANITA BHADRA]

Dear Sir

You are entitle to claim exemption :-

Section 54EC	Long-term capital gain arising on transfer of any capital asset.	Gain to be re-invested in bonds issued by National Highway Authority of India or by the Rural Electrification Corporation Limited.
​ Section 54EE	Long-term capital gain arising on transfer of any capital asset.	Gain to be re-invested in units of specified fund, as may be notified by Govt. to finance start-ups.