Interest Deduction u/s 57(iii) Must Align with Income Tax Act; Dismissal Without Consideration is Unsustainable.

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....Allowability of deduction of interest expenditure u/s 57 - The provisions of section 57(iii) of the Act categorically provide for allowability of deduction of interest expenditure that has been incurred for the purpose of earning exempt income. When the claim has been in accordance with the statutory allowable provision by the assessee, the action of the lower authorities dismissing the plea thereon without even considering the provisions of the Act cannot be sustained. - AT....