In the the following scenario how would it work.. confused. You have inherited property from your grandfather to father and now with the son. the property is at Colombo 7 - 12 perch land and house and now valued at Rs. 156,000,000.00. The original deed is in 1923 is for Rs 67,000.00 the transfer to father deed of gift at 250,000.00 in 1975. Final deed of gift at Rs 2,750,000.00 in 2001 to the current owner who is the grandson of the original owner. The grandson wants to sell it and is he liable to tax on 153,250,000.00.???? It is not the principal place of residence.