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An individual is exempt from deducting TDS under section 194A/C/H/I/J, if tax audit was not applicable during the F.Y. immediately preceding the F.Y. in which income is paid/credited.
[Reference: Proviso to Sec. 194A(1), Explanation(i)(l)(B) to Sec. 194C(7), Second Proviso to Sec. 194H, Second Proviso to Sec. 194I, Second Proviso to Sec. 194J(1).]
But no such exemption criterion is available in case of section 192. TDS shall be deducted in any case, if the salary paid exceeds the basic exemption limit.