TDS applicability on share of fee paid by hospital to diagnostic centre

As per the contractual agreement, share of fee paid by hospital to the diagnostic centre (which is firm/individual).

with reference to above said statement, which tds section would be applicable on such fee paid by hospital to the diagnostic centre.
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This discussion explores the correct TDS section applicable when a hospital pays a fee to a diagnostic centre. The core question is whether this payment falls under Section 194J as professional services (due to testing requiring professional qualifications) or Section 194C as contractual work. The applicability of each section and the relevant TDS rates are debated.

If it is for lab testing charges then its professional work .

Tds will be applicable under section 194J at the rate 10%
How it comes under professional services, as diagnostic lab centre is under business only
Testing is should require professional qualifications.Only professionals does the testing .


Which section mentioned in the agreement ?
Is it 194C ?

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