All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 19-XIX Previous Year Question Papers with Answers

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86.

Mr. X deposits ₹ 65,000 in the term deposit of 5 years with the Post Office to avail tax deduction under section 80 C . Assuming Mr. X does not opt for concessional tax regime u/s 115 BAC of the Income Tax Act, 1961.


On the basis of the above problem, select the correct option.
A: Mr. X is guilty of tax evasion/tax avoidance.
B: Mr. X is not guilty of either taxevasion/tax avoidance.
C: No tax deduction can be availed under Section 80 C
D: It is an unlawful act to treat a personal expenditure.

The answer is: B