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Section 145

Deduction for businesses engaged in collecting and processing of bio-degradable waste

Section

Section Number

145

Chapter

CHAPTER VIII - Deductions to be made in computing total income

Act

Income-tax Act, 2025

Year

2026

Deduction for businesses engaged in collecting and processing of bio-degradable waste

Deduction for businesses engaged in collecting and processing of bio-degradable waste.

145. If the gross total income of an assessee includes any profits and gains derived from the business of collecting and processing or treating of bio- degradable waste for,—

(a)   generating power; or
(b)  producing bio-fertilizers, bio-pesticides or other biological agents; or
(c)   producing bio-gas; or
(d)  making pellets or briquettes for fuel or organic manure,

there shall be allowed a deduction equal to the whole amount of such profits and gains for five consecutive tax years, beginning with the tax year in which such business commences.

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