Circular No. 6/2010 — Cooperative societies — deduction u/s 80P

Date: 2010-01-01 Status: ACTIVE Category: Cooperative Banks & Societies Binding on Department: Yes (Section 119 / Section 400 IT Act 2025)

Summary

Scope of deduction under section 80P. Cooperative banks (other than primary agricultural credit societies) not eligible after amendment.

Key Directions

  1. Deduction for cooperative societies engaged in specified activities.
  2. Cooperative banks (except PACS) not eligible after amendment.
  3. Primary agricultural credit societies continue to be eligible.

Applicability Under IT Act 2025

Saving Clause: Section 536 of IT Act 2025 saves circulars issued under the 1961 Act “so far as not inconsistent” with the new Act.

Old Section (1961 Act)New Section (2025 Act)Consistent?
80PNeeds Review

Cross-References

Act Sections

  • Section 80P
  • None identified

Key Case Law (Circular Supremacy)

  • To be populated — cases where this circular was cited/applied

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