AAFM Exam CWM_LEVEL_2 Topic 5 Question 6 Discussion

Section C (4 Mark)

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Saxena bought agricultural land in notified urban limits of Mumbai on 15-June-1996 for Rs. 6 lakh and had been using the same for agricultural purposes. However the land was compulsorily acquired by the Government on 15-July-2003 and the compensation fixed was Rs. 25 lakh. Out of this, Rs 10 lakh was received by Saxena on 15-Jan-2005 and the balance on 06-Apr-2005. Saxena was not satisfied with the compensation and filed a suit in the court. The compensation was enhanced by Rs 8 lakh which was received on 25-Mar-2008. Which one of the following statement regarding capital gains arising from these transactions is correct: