TDS under 194Q clarification

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Srinivasan (Querist)
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12 September 2024 Company A made an advance payment of ₹3 crores to Company B for the acquisition of the latter’s business during FY 23-24, approximately 6-9 months ago. No TDS was deducted on this advance payment.

In August 2024, the deal to acquire the business failed, and Company A now intends to use the advance amount to purchase certain assets from Company B instead.

When does TDS under Section 194Q become applicable in this situation? Should TDS be deducted in August 2024, and if so, is there a need to pay any interest or penalties for the delay?