This discussion clarifies whether Section 194Q of the Income Tax Act applies to the purchase of paddy from a Mandi Board, assuming the threshold of Rs 50 lacs has been met. The consensus is that TDS is not applicable in this scenario. This is because the purchase is considered procurement from an agriculturist, and the Mandi Board acts as a facilitator for agricultural produce sales rather than a business entity.
27 June 2021
TDS not applicable as it's considered as procurement from agriculturist. Mandi board is not a business entity, it facilitates sale of agricultural produce.