AAFM Exam GLO_CWM_LVL_1 Topic 9 Question 32 Discussion

Mr. John purchased a house in Mumbai in March 2010 for Rs.12,50,000. In April,2011 he entered into an agreement to sell the property to Mr. Akram for a consideration of Rs.19,75,000 and received earnest money of Rs. 50,000. As per the terms of the agreement, the balance payment was to be made within 30 days of the agreement. If the intending purchaser does not make the payment within 30 days, the earnest money would be forfeited. As Mr. Akram could not make the payment within the stipulated time the amount of Rs.50000 was forfeited by John. Subsequently John sold the house in June, 2011 for Rs.2130000. He paid 2% brokerage on sale of the house. Calculate the capital gains chargeable to tax for the assessment year 2012-13. [CII-12-13: 852,11-12: 785,10-11:711]