Widening scope of deduction under section 149 by including ancilliary activities of cattle feed and cotton seeds

Widening scope of deduction under section 149 by including ancilliary activities of cattle feed and cotton seeds

The existing provisions under section 149(2)(b) of the Act provide for deduction of whole of the amount of profits and gains of business in the case of a co-operative society, being a primary society engaged in supplying milk, oilseeds, fruits, or vegetables raised or grown by its members to a federal co-operative society, engaged in the same business or to the Government or a local authority; or to a Government company or a corporation engaged in the same business. There are similar activities such as supplying of cattle feed and cotton seeds which are also undertaken by the members of the primary co-operative society. It is proposed that the profits and gains of business from these activities shall be allowed as a deduction within the ambit of section 149(2)(b) of the Act. This amendment is proposed to take effect from 1st April, 2026 and will, accordingly, apply in relation to the tax year 2026-27 and subsequent tax years.