Income Tax:
The Central Government has exempted the Karnataka State Horticulture Development Agency (KSHDA) from income tax on specific income, including:
- Grants-in-aid from the Central and State Governments.
- Revenue from horticulture activities.
- Interest on bank deposits.
Conditions: KSHDA must not engage in commercial activities, its income and activities should remain unchanged, and it must file income returns as per the Income-tax Act. The said exemption is available from AY 2021-22 to AY 2024-25.
[Notification No. 5/2025 dated 03.01.2025]