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Section 80P Inserted to Encourage Growth of Co-Operative Societies: ITAT

Update / Judgement Date

22 Oct 2024

Source

Taxscan

Author

Team — WCP Legal Desk

Reading Time

1 min read

Income Tax

Section 80P was designed to encourage the growth of cooperative societies, according to the ITAT ruling. It provides tax benefits to certain income generated by cooperative societies engaged in specific activities like banking or agriculture. The court highlighted the intent behind this section, reaffirming its role in promoting cooperative models. The provision is seen as a legislative tool to support the cooperative sector’s development, recognizing its socio-economic importance.