THE HUB TRUST,DELHI vs. CIT EXEMPTION, DELHI
In favour of the assessee: the assessee's appeal was allowed. From the AI summary of this appeal.
What did the Tribunal hold?
The Tribunal found that the CIT(E) failed to properly appreciate the documents and submissions, and erred in concluding the Trust Deed lacked an irrevocability clause. The Tribunal restored the matter to the CIT(E) for a fresh decision.
What were the facts?
The assessee, The Hub Trust, applied for registration under section 12AB of the Income Tax Act. The Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemption) rejected the application, citing the absence of a specific irrevocability clause and details on asset transfer upon dissolution.
What were the issues?
Whether the CIT(E) correctly rejected the registration application for not explicitly stating an irrevocability clause, and if the Trust Deed sufficiently demonstrated its irrevocable nature.
Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?
AI-generated summary — verify with the full judgment below
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, DELHI BENCH “F”, NEW DELHI
IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL DELHI BENCH “F”, NEW DELHI BEFORE SHRI S. RIFAUR RAHMAN, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SHRI VIMAL KUMAR, JUDICIAL MEMBER ITA No. 4159/Del/2026 The Hub Trust Vs. CIT (Exemption), 133, 3rd Floor, Delhi Lane No. 1, Westend Marg, Saidulajab, New Delhi-110030 �थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./PAN/GIR No: AACTT1813G Appellant .. Respondent Appellant by : Shri George Koshi, CA Respondent by : Shri Yashvendra Singh, CIT-DR Date of Hearing 23.06.2026 Date of Pronouncement 23.06.2026
O R D E R PER VIMAL KUMAR, JM: The appeal filed by the assessee is directed against the order dated 17.03.2026 under section 12AB/(1)(b)(ii) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) of the Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemption), Delhi [hereinafter referred to as “the CIT(E)”].
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Heard both the parties and perused the material on record. We observed that the ld. CIT (E) rejected the application for registration u/s 12A(1)(ac)(ii) of the Act without properly appreciating the documents and submissions. Ld. CIT(E) erred in holding that the Trust Deed does not contain an irrevocability clause, without appreciating that the clauses relating to non-reversion of property to the settlor and transfer of assets upon dissolution clearly establish the irrevocable nature of the Trust. The matter may be restored to the file of ld. CIT(E).
Ld. Departmental Representative relied on impugned order.
In view of above material facts, Ld. CIT(E) vide impugned order, rejected applications u/s 12A/(1)(b)(ii) for non-providing of specific irrevocability clause, and how assets will be transfer and resolution. The appellant claims that impugned order is passed without appreciating documents and submissions. 5. In the interest of substantial justice, impugned order is set aside and the matter is restored to the file of the Ld. CIT(E) for fresh decision in accordance with law after affording fair opportunity of being heard to the assessee. We also direct assessee to make proper submissions and appear before the Ld. CIT(E) on the date of hearing and cooperate with the tax authorities.
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In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee are allowed for statistical purposes.
Order pronounced in the open court on 23.06.2026
Sd/- Sd/- (S. RIFAUR RAHMAN) (VIMAL KUMAR) ACCOUNTANT MEMBER JUDICIAL MEMBER Dated: 30.06.2026 Binita, Sr. PS Copy forwarded to: 1. Appellant 2. Respondent 3. CIT 4. CIT(Appeals) 5. DR: ITAT ASSISTANT REGISTRAR ITAT, NEW DELHI
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