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Cherthala Taluk Agricultural Credit Co-Operative Vs ITO (Kerala High Court)
The Kerala High Court recently ruled on the case of Cherthala Taluk Agricultural Credit Co-Operative vs. Income Tax Officer (ITO), focusing on significant issues related to the denial of tax deductions under Section 80P(ii)(d) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The petitioners challenged the assessment orders for the year 2020-21, arguing that critical judicial precedents were not considered by the assessing officers. This article provides a detailed analysis of the court’s decision, the arguments presented, and the broader implications for similar cases.
Background of the Case
The petitioners, Cherthala Taluk Agricultural Credit Co-Operative, faced assessment orders under the Income Tax Act for the assessment year 2020-21. In their writ petitions (W.P (C) Nos.34316/2022, 33413/2022, and 34334/2022), the primary contention was the denial of deductions for interest income under Section 80P(ii)(d). The petitioners argued that the assessing officers failed to consider relevant judicial rulings, particularly the judgment in PCIT v. Peroorkada Service Co-Operative Bank Ltd. (442 ITR 141).
Petitioner’s Argument
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