Reconstitution of firm , outgoing partner receives cash in excess of capital in the books of the firm ?

In case of reconstitution of partnership firm, outgoing partner receives payment in cash in excess of the amount of capital in his name in the books of accounts of the firm, the same would be taxable under section 45(4) of Income Tax Act, 1961 as capital gains. This capital gains would be long-term or short-term where the firm has no capital assets? As Rule 8AA provides only with relation to capital asset. Whereas the excess amount received because of huge stock in trade in books of accounts.?

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