Deduction u/s 80P - interest income - The tribunal noted that...

Deduction u/s 80P - interest income - The tribunal noted that section 80P(2)(a)(i) allows deduction for cooperative societies engaged in banking or providing credit facilities to members. - The tribunal distinguished the facts of the present case from the decision of the Supreme Court in Totgars Co-operative Sale Society Ltd. The tribunal observed that the income in question was derived from activities eligible for deduction under section 80P. - Citing judgments of the Andhra Pradesh High Court and a coordinate Bench of the Tribunal, the tribunal held that interest income derived from activities listed in section 80P(2)(a) qualifies for deduction under section 80P.