Income-tax Act, 1961Section 10(37)
- Capital gains on compulsory acquisition of urban agricultural land exempt for individuals/HUFs
- Land used for agriculture for 2 years before transfer
Applies to FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27) and earlier years.
IT Act 1961 → 2025 / Section 10(37)
ExemptionsSection 10(37) → Schedule III
Exemption on compulsory acquisition of urban agricultural land
Section 10(37) of the old Income-tax Act, 1961 · new Schedule III under the Income-tax Act, 2025
New reference Schedule III, Table Sl. No. 18
Income-tax Act, 2025Schedule III, Table Sl. No. 18
- Same, Schedule III, Table Sl. No. 18
- Conditions: urban agricultural land, 2-year use, compulsory acquisition
Applies from tax year 2026-27 (from 1 April 2026).
What changed
Moved into Schedule III.
Practice notes
- Compensation TDS: section 393(1), Table Sl. No. 3(iii) (old 194LA).
Frequently asked
Is compensation for compulsory acquisition of agricultural land exempt under the new Income Tax Act 2025?
Yes, Schedule III, Table Sl. No. 18, for individuals/HUFs meeting the conditions.
What is section 10(37) called in the new Income-tax Act, 2025?
Section 10(37) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 corresponds to Schedule III, Table Sl. No. 18 of the Income-tax Act, 2025, which applies from 1 April 2026 (tax year 2026-27).
What changed in section 10(37) under the new Income Tax Act?
Moved into Schedule III.
Is section 10(37) still applicable for FY 2025-26?
Yes. Income of FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27) and earlier years is governed by section 10(37) of the 1961 Act. Schedule III, Table Sl. No. 18 of the 2025 Act applies from tax year 2026-27.