Pooja expenses TDS applicability

Whether TDS needs to be deducted if amount is paid to pujari for pooja?
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This discussion clarifies the applicability of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on payments made to a pujari for pooja ceremonies. If the expenses are not related to any business activity, TDS is generally not applicable. However, TDS would be applicable on monthly payments to a pujari under Section 194C, which covers payments made in pursuance of a contract for carrying out any work.

If this pooja expenses are not related to any business then TDS will not be applicable.

TDS would be applicable on payment to pujari on monthly basis. Under section 194C, tax is  required to be deducted on any payment in pursuance of a contract for carrying out any work. 

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