When Mr. X retired from X & Co a partnership firm on 01-01-2017, he was paid ₹ 5 lakhs for not doing a competing business for the next 5 years. The amount so received chargeable to tax in the hands of Mr. X is:

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When Mr. X retired from X & Co a partnership firm on 01-01-2017, he was paid ₹ 5 lakhs for not doing a competing business for the next 5 years. The amount so received chargeable to tax in the hands of Mr. X is:
(A) Nil
(B) ₹ 5,00,000
(C) ₹ 1,00,000
(D) ₹ 2,50,000

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (B)

Official answer key: (B).

Topics: Income Tax

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