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of <h1>High Court rules fumigation charges & lab fees taxable for goods not stored in godowns. Interest allowed on advance tax.</h1> <h3>Commissioner Of Income-Tax Versus Karnataka State Warehousing Corporation Limited</h3> Commissioner Of Income-Tax Versus Karnataka State Warehousing Corporation Limited - [1990] 185 ITR 25, 85 CTR 172, 52 TAXMANN 50 Issues:1. Taxability of fumigation charges and laboratory analysis fees.2. Allowance of interest under section 214 on advance tax.Analysis:Issue 1: Taxability of Fumigation Charges and Laboratory Analysis FeesThe case involved a warehousing corporation engaged in letting godowns, fumigation activities, transportation, and laboratory analysis. The primary dispute was whether fumigation and laboratory analysis activities for goods not stored in the corporation's godowns were connected to its main business of letting godowns. The Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) relied on a Tribunal decision exempting such charges under section 10(29) of the Income-tax Act. However, the High Court noted that the Tribunal's reliance on a previous order was incorrect as the issue was not considered in that case. The court held that fumigation external to the corporation's godowns did not qualify for exemption under section 10(29) and ruled in favor of the Revenue on this issue.Issue 2: Allowance of Interest under Section 214 on Advance TaxRegarding the allowance of interest under section 214 on advance tax paid by the corporation, the High Court agreed with the Tribunal's decision. The court referenced a Gujarat High Court judgment and a previous decision by the same court to support the allowance of interest under section 214. Consequently, the court answered the second question in the affirmative, in favor of the Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) and against the Revenue.In conclusion, the High Court upheld the taxability of fumigation charges and laboratory analysis fees for goods not stored in the corporation's godowns while allowing interest under section 214 on advance tax paid by the corporation.
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