CIT v. South Arcot District Co-operative Marketing Society Ltd.

176 ITR 117Supreme Court of India1989#4304 most cited

What is CIT v. South Arcot District Co-operative Marketing Society Ltd. authority for?

Provisions granting deductions or exemptions should be interpreted liberally in favour of the assessee. The decision also distinguishes situations involving commission for storing government stock from profit on trading stock.

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CIT v. South Arcot District Co-operative Marketing Society Ltd. · 176 ITR 117 · liberal interpretation · deduction · exemption · assessee favour · storage commission · trading stock

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