DCIT CENTRAL CIRCLE 5(3), MUMBAI vs. BREACH CANDY SWIMMING BATH TRUST, MUMBAI
What did the Tribunal hold?
The Tribunal held that interest income from tax-free government bonds is exempt under Section 10(15)(iv) of the Income Tax Act. For AY 2014-15, the issue was remitted back to the AO for verification, while for AY 2015-16, the addition was deleted based on prior tribunal decisions.
What were the facts?
The assessee, a charitable trust, failed to file its income tax return for AY 2014-15. The Assessing Officer (AO) reopened the assessment and denied exemption, taxing a surplus amount. The assessee claimed income from members was not taxable due to the principle of mutuality and interest from tax-free government bonds was exempt.
What were the issues?
Whether interest income from tax-free government bonds is taxable, and whether the principle of mutuality applies to the assessee's income.
Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?
Section 10(15)(iv),Section 11,Section 12,Section 147,Section 144,Section 139(4A)
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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, “B” BENCH, MUMBAI
Before: SHRI AMIT SHUKLA, JM & SHRI OM PRAKASH KANT, AM
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