20 April 2026
Payment for taking vacant floor / raw space for exhibition purpose is in the nature of rent for use of land/building. Hence, if the payee is resident, TDS will generally apply u/s 194-I @ 10%. Since the amount is ₹5 lakh, the threshold is crossed. However, if the payer is an individual/HUF not liable to tax audit, then section 194-IB may apply instead, at 2%.