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As the date of acquisition falls prior to 1 April 2001, you have a choice to consider the Fair Market Value (FMV) of the property as on 1 April 2001 as your acquisition cost.
It is advisable to get the FMV/ valuation of the property as on 01.04.2001 done from the registered valuer.
Government-approved valuers follow a standard process for the valuation and provide a detailed report.
“Assumptions of any type for consideration of value shall not be entertained by the income tax department. In case of any enquiry, the department will consider the value stated in the valuation report from a registered valuer,"
We can help you in getting the FMV of the property as on 1.4.2001
-Amount of capital gain would depend upon sale price, sale date, purchase price and purchase date by you. Please share the details with us for exact capital gain calculation.
-Alternatively and/or additionally, you can invest the capital gains of up to Rs 50 lakhs in bonds of NHAI or REC, within six months of its accrual and get the exemption u/s 54EC.
Such bonds shall be redeemable after 5 years. Only interest received on such bonds shall be taxable. There would be no taxes on redemption after 5 years.
-If you do not get a chance to invest in a profitable property immediately and still want to save your long-term gains from being taxed, you can invest your capital gains in CGDAS by approaching any public sector bank. The timeframe for the purchase or construction of the property remains unchanged in this case as well. But you can utilise this account momentarily so that you save your gains from being taxed and have more time to finalise a property for reinvestment.
It is required to deposit such unutilised capital gain in the capital gains account before furnishing return of income but not beyond due date for furnishing return of income.