Imprest for factory site expenses

Dear Expert,
Refer to the subject, an imprest amount or any advances received by the assessee for factory expenses is taxable or not under income tax act. As on brief,the amount is received on his own saving account and utilise the same aginst factory site expenses.He has also maintain all the records for all payment proceedings. The amount of imprest is more than the exemption limit of IT slab as defined for the individual assessee in a financial year i.e. Rs. 6.0 lakh approx. The question is here that the amount is taxable for the the imprest holder under income tax or not.
Kindly suggest your opinion on this matter.
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Quick Summary
This discussion explores whether an imprest amount or advance received for factory site expenses is taxable under the Income Tax Act. The consensus leans towards it not being taxable, as it's considered an advance or reimbursement rather than personal income. Proper record-keeping of all expenses is crucial to support this classification.

No...
Bcoz, it's not income...
Yes it's possible.
@ sabyasachi sir, how it's possible. can you clear with an example for better understanding.
I overlook two things . I thought contractor payments. So it's disallowed.
1. imprest is never taxable
2. wages payment are included therein.
3. Other payments are also there.
4. rest you hv to take into consideration as it is.
so generally no imprest payment is taxable.
It's not possible...

Bcoz, it's not income...

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