CIT v. Neena Krishna Menon (Smt.) (2021) 277 Taxman 211 (Karn.)(HC)

S. 54EC : Capital gains-Investment in bonds-Amendment Restricting the investment to 50 lakhs is prospective in nature [S. 45]

Dismissing the appeal of the revenue the Court held that  amendment to section 54EC brought with effect from 1-4-2015 restricting investment in assets from sale consideration on sale of original asset to Rs. 50 lakhs is prospective in nature, therefore  prior to assessment year 2015-16, it was possible for assessee to claim deduction of Rs. 1 crore by investing Rs. 50 lakhs in each of financial years but within six months from date of transfer. Circular No. 3/2008.  (AY. 2009-10)