27 October 2012
Dear mohit, The due date of deposit of tds of 31.03.2012 is 30.04.2012,hence only 1 month interest will be charged if you deposit tds as on 15.05.2012.
27 October 2012
Sorry for the mistake in last reply.
Interest will be charged @ 1.5% for 3 months from the date it was deducted (31.03.20120 to the date it was deposited (15.05.2012). (Mar, Apr and May)
Text of Section 201(1A)(ii)
Interest at one and one-half per cent. for every month or part of a month on the amount of such tax from the date on which such tax was deducted to the date on which such tax is actually paid, and such interest shall be paid before furnishing the statement in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (3) of section 200.”.