Interest income earned by govt co-op society in regular operations qualifies as cottage industry revenue eligible for 80P(2)(a)(ii) deduction.

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....Interest income earned by a co-operative society formed and managed by the Government, in its regular course of operations, forms part of revenue attributable to operations as a cottage industry. The society is eligible for deduction u/s 80P(2)(a)(ii) of the Income Tax Act. The authorities erred in disallowing the deduction u/s 80P(2)(d), as the entire income, including interest earned on deposits, is attributable to the society's business and should be allowed as deduction u/s 80P(2)(a)(ii). The appeal of the assessee is allowed.....