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The Himachal Pradesh High Court, relying on a Supreme Court judgment, has allowed a company to claim a 100% deduction of its profits under Section 80-IC of the Income Tax Act. This section provides tax incentives for undertakings established in certain special category states. The tax department had sought to restrict the deduction. However, the High Court followed the precedent set by the apex court, which had interpreted the provisions of Section 80-IC liberally to give full effect to the legislative intent of promoting industrial development in these states. The court held that the assessee was entitled to a deduction of 100% of the profits and gains derived from the eligible industrial undertaking for the specified period. This ruling provides certainty and relief to businesses operating in these states, ensuring that they receive the full tax benefits promised by the incentive scheme.