Q.
Mr. A earned a capital gain of ` 100 lakhs on 31-2-2014 from the sale of a long term capital asset (land) within the limits of Jaipur corporation. If he invests ` 60 lakhs, out of ` 100 lakhs, in Rural Electricity Corporation Bonds approved under Sec. 54 EC in 20-2-2014, what is the amount of exemption he can claim under Sec. 54 EC of Income Tax Act for the AY 2014-15
[A] 60 lakhs
[B] 50 lakhs
[C] 100 lakhs
[D] 30 lakhs
Answer & Explanation
Answer: 50 lakhs