82 ITR 363 (SC); Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. v. CIT
93 Taxmann 502Supreme Court of India1997#1572 most cited
What is 82 ITR 363 (SC); Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. v. CIT authority for?
Interest income earned by an assessee during the period when its business has not commenced, even from funds meant for capital expenditure, is revenue in nature and is assessable under the head 'income from other sources'. The nature of the income, rather than the source of the funds generating it, determines its taxability.
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Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. v. CIT · 82 ITR 363 · 93 Taxmann 502 · interest income taxability · income from other sources · Section 56 · capital work in progress interest · pre-commencement business income · revenue vs capital receipt · fixed deposit interest