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Deadline extended for investment u/s 54EC

NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the time limit to December 31 for investment under Section 54EC of the Income-tax Act, which provides tax exemption on capital gains arising from the transfer of a long-term capital asset if such gains are invested in certain bonds within six months after the date of such transfer.

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