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TMI BlogCooperative Banks vs. Primary Agricultural Credit Societies: Implications for Section 80P DeductionX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) concerning the deduction u/s 80P of the Income Tax Act, 1961 , for cooperative societies. The case revolves around the eligibility of a cooperative society, registered as a Primary Agricultural Credit Society (PACS) under the Kerala Cooperative Societies Act, 1969, to claim deduction u/s 80P(1) read with Section 80P(2)(a)(i) of the Act. Arguments Presented ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... e bank as per the definition in the BRA and, therefore, excluded from the benefit of deduction u/s 80P by virtue of Section 80P(4) of the Act. Discussions and Findings of the Court Definition of Banking Business The ITAT referred to Section 5(b) of the BRA, which defines banking as the accepting, for the purpose of lending or investment, of deposits of money from the public, repayable on demand or ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... as an eligible activity for a cooperative society. Definition of Cooperative Bank The ITAT referred to Section 5(cci) and Section 5(ccv) of the BRA, which define cooperative bank and primary cooperative bank, respectively. The ITAT noted the assessee's claim that its bye-laws permit the admission of other cooperative societies as members, potentially disqualifying it from being a primary coope ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... was instructed to determine the assessee's entitlement to exemption u/s 80P(1) read with Section 80P(2)(a)(i) accordingly. The ITAT clarified that despite not being a PACS under the Act, the assessee is a cooperative society under the Kerala Cooperative Societies Act, 1969, satisfying the requirement of Section 2(19) of the Act, which is relevant for claiming deduction u/s 80P(1). Comprehensiv ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... verifications to issue a definite finding on the assessee's status as a cooperative bank under the BRA's definition. The ITAT preserved the legal terminology and significant phrases from the original text, ensuring the accuracy of the analysis and adherence to the legal principles discussed. Full Text : 2024 (5) TMI 54 - ITAT COCHIN - FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions, TMI Short Notes , ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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