§ DR. TANNER (Cork CO., Mid.)asked the Under Secretary of State for India, Whether officials in India pay Income Tax on the travelling and contract allowances drawn by them, or merely on the amounts received as salaries?
§ THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE (Sir JOHN GORST) (Chatham)According to law in India, Income Tax is payable on salaries only, and not on travelling or other allowances granted to meet specific expenditure.