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Section 54B: Land Must Be Used for Agriculture by Taxpayer or Family for 2 Years Before Sale for Exemption.

July 15, 2015

Case Laws     Income Tax     HC

Exemption u/s 54B - The plain language of Section 54B requires the land sold to have been in use by the assessee or by his parents or the HUF for agricultural purposes for a period of two years immediately preceding the date on which the transfer took place. There is nothing in this section that bifurcates the period of the use during these two years. - HC

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