IS TDS compulsory

Nishit (student) (33 Points)

24 July 2009  

Backgroung

The company is crediting the account of subscribers for the interest payable on debentures. The principal amount with the interest will be paid after the end of 5 years. 

Issue

The company's financial position is not good to pay TDS which it needs to deduct at the time of crediting the account of subscribers.

So is it mandatory to deduct TDS? What options are available to deductor?