In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is allowed
Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.349/Srt/2022 "नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: (2016-17) (Physical Hearing) Kristina Nathabhai Krichchan, Vs. The Dcit, Circle-2(3), 2/4, Zankhana Apartment, Surat. 21 Narmad Nagar Society, Athwalines, Surat – 395001. (Assessee) (Respondent) "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Dwipk2888D Assessee By Shri P. M. Jagasheth, Ca Respondent By Shri Ashok B. Koli, Cit(Dr) 10/05/2023 Date Of Hearing Date Of Pronouncement 26/06/2023
54B of the Act is allowable as the transaction is enforceable in the eyes of the law. 11. On the identical facts, Hon`ble High Court of Delhi in the case of Balraj, [2002] 123 Taxman 290 (Delhi) held that section 54 of the Act speaks of purchase only and for availing benefit under this section, it is not necessary