21 February 2010
A assess have been awarded contract for transportation of certain qty. He owns 5 trucks only and so he engages 8 attached trucks to complete the job. The freight is paid to assesse since the contract is in his name. He charges service charges or commission to attached truck owners. The gross freight receipts for 2009-10 is expected to exceed Rs.40 lakhs.
Can he file his return u/s 44AE as he owns less than 10 trucks. He also derives commission income also and his gross business turnover is over Rs.40 laksh.