Compensation for tree loss is part of trading operations, treated like agricultural income from cut trees.

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....Correct head on income - Income from trees - Any compensation received in lieu of loss thereof would form part of assessee’s trading operations. The same is evident from the fact that cut trees sold by the assessee constituted its trading income and the same were accepted to be agricultural income. Similar treatment was to be given to the compensation received for loss of trees. - AT....