Karnataka Forest Plantations Corpn. Ltd. v. CIT
156 ITR 275High Court1985#8043 most cited
What is Karnataka Forest Plantations Corpn. Ltd. v. CIT authority for?
Interest paid on borrowed funds cannot be considered an expense incurred wholly and exclusively for the purpose of earning income if the borrowed funds are deposited for short periods and earn interest. The interest income from such deposits is incidental and independent of the borrowings.
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Karnataka Forest Plantations Corporation · CIT · 156 ITR 275 · section 57(iii) · interest paid · borrowed funds · short-term deposits · interest income · wholly and exclusively for business · incidental income