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Lower Deduction Certificate (LDC) under Section 197 – A Practical Guide

Income Tax : An overview o the Lower Deduction Certificate (LDC) under Section 197. Learn who can apply, the benefits for cash flow, and the on...

August 20, 2025 2871 Views 1 comment Print

How I Helped a Client Secure a Lower TDS Certificate & What You Should Know Before Applying

Income Tax : Learn how to apply for a Lower TDS Deduction Certificate under Section 197. Understand the step-by-step process, required document...

August 1, 2025 747 Views 0 comment Print

Section 197 Certificate for Income Tax deduction at lower rate

Income Tax : Learn about Section 197 of the Income Tax Act, which allows for certificates for deduction at a lower rate. Explore eligibility, a...

May 28, 2024 7719 Views 1 comment Print

No Prior Sanction Needed for FIR Against Public Servant: Allahabad HC

Corporate Law : Allahabad HC rules no prior sanction needed for FIR against a public servant. Analysis of recent judgment in Ranjeet vs State of U...

February 17, 2024 2829 Views 0 comment Print

Impact of Amendment by Finance Act, 2023 on Non-Resident/Not Ordinarily Resident

Income Tax : Explore the impact of the Finance Act, 2023 on non-resident and not ordinarily resident individuals in India. Changes in tax deduc...

April 11, 2023 3750 Views 0 comment Print


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Budget 2024: Extended Lower TDS Deduction/ TCS Collection Scope

Income Tax : Budget 2024 extends the scope for lower deduction/collection certificates under Sections 197 and 206C, effective from October 2024...

July 26, 2024 3816 Views 0 comment Print


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Bombay HC Upholds Mauritius DTAA Benefit for Bid Services Division

Income Tax : The Bombay High Court quashed the AAR’s ruling that denied Mauritius DTAA benefits to Bid Services Division (Mauritius) Limited....

November 9, 2025 96 Views 0 comment Print

TDS on NRI Property Purchase: Form 26A Proof Can Shield Buyer from Default u/s 201

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai ruled that relief under the first proviso to Section 201(1) is available if Form 26A certifying the deductee’s tax p...

November 4, 2025 270 Views 0 comment Print

No disallowance u/s. 40(a)(ia) when tax on income already paid by deductee: ITAT Pune

Income Tax : ITAT Pune held that disallowance under section 40(a)(ia) of the Income Tax Act cannot be sustained interest income is already refl...

July 29, 2025 648 Views 0 comment Print

Cross-Cost Charges Not Royalty, AO to withholding Issue NIL Tax Certificate: Delhi HC

Income Tax : Delhi High Court held that payment of cross-cost charges doesn’t construed as royalties within scope of Article 12(3) of the Ind...

June 17, 2025 180 Views 0 comment Print

Petitioner Must Deposit Compounding Charge; Apportionment to Be Considered by Secretary, Rural Works Department

Income Tax : Patna High Court held that compounding charge should be deposited by the petitioner abiding his statement and issue of apportionme...

April 25, 2025 183 Views 0 comment Print


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ICRISAT Exempted from TDS under Section 197A(1F)

Income Tax : Finance Ministry exempts ICRISAT from TDS under Section 197A(1F) of Income Tax Act, effective from publication date. Exemption ali...

July 18, 2025 384 Views 0 comment Print

No TDS on Payments to Units of IFSC – CBDT Notifies

Income Tax : Get details on new Income Tax Notification exempting specific payments to International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) Units fro...

March 7, 2024 7128 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Posts in Section 197

Bombay HC Upholds Mauritius DTAA Benefit for Bid Services Division

November 9, 2025 96 Views 0 comment Print

The Bombay High Court quashed the AAR’s ruling that denied Mauritius DTAA benefits to Bid Services Division (Mauritius) Limited. The Court held that the petitioner was entitled to treaty protection on capital gains from the sale of MIAL shares. It ruled that legitimate corporate structures cannot be disregarded merely for resulting in tax advantages.

TDS on NRI Property Purchase: Form 26A Proof Can Shield Buyer from Default u/s 201

November 4, 2025 270 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai ruled that relief under the first proviso to Section 201(1) is available if Form 26A certifying the deductee’s tax payment is furnished. As the buyer obtained the certificate post-appeal, the case was remanded for verification.

Lower Deduction Certificate (LDC) under Section 197 – A Practical Guide

August 20, 2025 2871 Views 1 comment Print

An overview o the Lower Deduction Certificate (LDC) under Section 197. Learn who can apply, the benefits for cash flow, and the online application process via TRACES.

How I Helped a Client Secure a Lower TDS Certificate & What You Should Know Before Applying

August 1, 2025 747 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how to apply for a Lower TDS Deduction Certificate under Section 197. Understand the step-by-step process, required documents, and benefits for your business.

No disallowance u/s. 40(a)(ia) when tax on income already paid by deductee: ITAT Pune

July 29, 2025 648 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune held that disallowance under section 40(a)(ia) of the Income Tax Act cannot be sustained interest income is already reflected in the return of the deductee and tax is already paid on the same. Accordingly, appeal allowed to that extent.

ICRISAT Exempted from TDS under Section 197A(1F)

July 18, 2025 384 Views 0 comment Print

Finance Ministry exempts ICRISAT from TDS under Section 197A(1F) of Income Tax Act, effective from publication date. Exemption aligned with UN privileges.

Cross-Cost Charges Not Royalty, AO to withholding Issue NIL Tax Certificate: Delhi HC

June 17, 2025 180 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that payment of cross-cost charges doesn’t construed as royalties within scope of Article 12(3) of the India-US DTAA hence order rejecting application for NIL withholding tax set aside. AO directed to issue necessary certificate.

Petitioner Must Deposit Compounding Charge; Apportionment to Be Considered by Secretary, Rural Works Department

April 25, 2025 183 Views 0 comment Print

Patna High Court held that compounding charge should be deposited by the petitioner abiding his statement and issue of apportionment of compounding charges should be considered by the Secretary, Rural Works Department.

Delhi HC quashes order denying Lufthansa Cargo’s ‘nil’ TDS certificate

April 12, 2025 480 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court quashes order denying Lufthansa Cargo’s ‘nil’ TDS certificate, citing prior rulings and DTAA. Read the court’s full judgment.

Survey Findings of One Year Cannot Be Applied to Other Years: Delhi HC

March 18, 2025 582 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that reassessment under section 148 of the Income Tax Act entirely based on course of survey not sustainable and liable to be quashed. Further, survey in particular year cannot be extrapolated to other years.

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