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of <h1>Tribunal rejects tax exemption claim for cooperative society, emphasizes profit-making nature.</h1> <h3>Sri Laxminarayana Swamy Co-operative Society Ltd. Versus Income-tax Officer</h3> Sri Laxminarayana Swamy Co-operative Society Ltd. Versus Income-tax Officer - [2010] 4 ITR 27 Issues involved: The judgment addresses the issues of whether the assessee's income is chargeable to tax as a mutual concern, eligibility for deductions under section 80P(2)(a)(iii) and (iv) of the Income-tax Act 1961, and allowance of interest income earned from fixed deposits and recurring deposits.Assessee's Income Taxability:The assessee contended that being a mutual concern, its income is not chargeable to tax. However, the Tribunal rejected this argument, stating that as a society registered under the Cooperative Societies Act, the concept of mutuality does not apply. The Tribunal emphasized that a cooperative society aims to make profits and distribute dividends to its members, unlike a mutual concern where profit-making and distribution among members are not intended. Therefore, the contention regarding tax exemption based on mutuality was deemed invalid under the Income-tax Act.Eligibility for Deductions under Section 80P(2)(a)(iii) and (iv):The Tribunal addressed the contention that the assessee, comprising farmer members, should be eligible for deductions under section 80P(2)(a)(iii) and (iv) of the Income-tax Act 1961. These sections provide exemption for income arising from agricultural activities and supply of agricultural products to members. The Tribunal directed the assessing authority to scrutinize the society's activities and members to determine if they operate for the common benefit, potentially making the operational income exempt from taxation. This indicates a need for detailed examination before granting deductions under these sections.Interest Income from Deposits:Regarding the interest income earned from fixed deposits and recurring deposits, the assessee argued for its allowance as a deduction. However, citing a Supreme Court case, the Tribunal rejected this contention. The Supreme Court ruling stated that such income from deposits should be taxed as 'income from other sources.' Consequently, the Tribunal dismissed the assessee's claim for deduction of interest income from deposits. Ultimately, the appeals filed by the assessee were partly allowed by the Tribunal.Separate Judgement:No separate judgment was delivered by the judges in this case.
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