TDS ON DETENTION CHARGES

I'm a partnership firm, I've paid rs 1 Lacs as detention charges, and I'm liable to audit shall I deduct TDS, is it under 194C?
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Quick Summary
This discussion clarifies whether TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) needs to be deducted on detention charges paid by a partnership firm. The consensus is that TDS under section 194C is likely applicable, especially when these charges are paid to a company for compensation due to goods being held up, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Yes 194C is applicable

What kind of detention charges? Whom is it paid?

Due to covid situation goods were lying with the shipping company, hence for compensation detention charges were paid to the company
194C may be applicable
TDS 194C is applicable

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