Section 54 Capital Gains Tax Exemption – What Constitutes Date of Transfer?
This article forms Part II of a series on capital gains exemption under Section 54 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, and examines the judicial interpretation of the expression “date of transfer” across varied factual situations. The article adopts a question-and-answer format, supported by relevant judicial pronouncements, to address practical issues arising in determining the relevant date for claiming exemption under Section 54.