Interest from co-operative bank deposits qualifies for co-operative society deduction, while restrictions on co-operative banks do not apply. https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=103007 Interest earned by a co-operative housing society on fixed deposits with co-operative banks qualifies for deduction under section 80P(2)(d), provided the investment is with another co-operative society. A co-operative bank registered under applicable co-operative societies law remains a co-operative society for that purpose. Section 80P(4) restricts deductions claimed by co-operative banks themselves and does not limit the deduction available to an investing co-operative society. This interpretation is consistent with the liberal construction of beneficial provisions and Tribunal decisions applying the principle. The disallowance of the claimed deduction was deleted. en-us Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:33:56 +0530 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:33:56 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator Interest from co-operative bank deposits qualifies for co-operative society deduction, while restrictions on co-operative banks do not apply. https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=103007 Interest earned by a co-operative housing society on fixed deposits with co-operative banks qualifies for deduction under section 80P(2)(d), provided the investment is with another co-operative society. A co-operative bank registered under applicable co-operative societies law remains a co-operative society for that purpose. Section 80P(4) restricts deductions claimed by co-operative banks themselves and does not limit the deduction available to an investing co-operative society. This interpretation is consistent with the liberal construction of beneficial provisions and Tribunal decisions applying the principle. The disallowance of the claimed deduction was deleted. Highlights Income Tax Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:33:56 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=103007