Interest Income from Margin Money Classified as 'Other Sources' but Qualifies for Deduction in Project Setup Costs.

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....Correct head of income - addition of interest income on margin money kept with Bank/Financial Institution taxable under the head ‘income from other sources’ - The ITAT held that, the fact that interest has been earned and the margin money was kept for purpose of guarantees and letter of credit in relation to setting up of the project has not been disputed, thus, same being linked inextricably with setting up of the plant, interest is eligible for deduction against the cost of the asset or capital work-in-progress.....