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Damages/compensation received - nature of receipt - the amount ...


Settlement Compensation Classified as Capital Receipt, Exempt from Taxation Under Current Tax Law.

September 18, 2018

Case Laws     Income Tax     AT

Damages/compensation received - nature of receipt - the amount received towards compensation/damage for settlement of dispute is capital receipt, hence not taxable.

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