Refundable security added in income.

Aman Sachdeva (12 Points)

06 March 2023  
Mr. A had paid Rs 400000 to Mr. B which comprises of Rs 2 lakh as payment towards supervision charges and Rs 2 lakh as refundable security. However, refundable security was long outstanding in the books of Mr. B and now has been added in the income of Mr. B. However, which has been paid during the course of proceedings and copy of challan and bank statement of both the parties has been attached.
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