Loss from Chit fund raised & Utilised in Business allowed as business loss

Advertisement Om Sweets Pvt. Ltd. Vs DCIT (ITAT Delhi) if the purpose of assessee’s participation in the chit is for the purpose of raising funds, and if the assessee utilized the said funds for the purpose of business, then the difference in the subscription paid  by the assessee and the prize amount received shall be treated as business income/loss. We, therefore, set aside the impugned order and remand the issue to the file of ld. Assessing Officer for the purpose of this fact verification. If the purpose of participation in the chit and utilization of funds is for the purpose of busi...