M/S GURU RAM DASS EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY,FEROZPUR vs. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, (EXAMPTIONS), CHANDIGARH

ITA 546/ASR/2017Status: DisposedITAT Amritsar21 February 20198 pages
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What did the Tribunal hold?

The Tribunal held that the CIT(Exemptions) erred by not providing the appellant with a reasonable opportunity to be heard before rejecting the application. The Tribunal found that the rejection was based on grounds where the appellant was not given a proper chance to clarify or rebut the issues raised.

What were the facts?

The appellant society applied for registration under Section 12AA of the Income Tax Act. The CIT(Exemptions) rejected the application citing reasons such as the society's switch from Section 10(23C) to 12AA, misrepresentation regarding the purchase of a luxury vehicle, and insufficient evidence of charitable activities.

What were the issues?

Whether the CIT(Exemptions) followed the principles of natural justice by providing a reasonable opportunity of being heard before rejecting the application for registration under Section 12AA.

Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?

Section 12AA,Section 10(23C)

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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, AMRITSAR BENCH, AMRITSAR

Before: SH. N.S.SAINI & SH. N.K.CHOUDHRY

Hearing: 19.02.2019Pronounced: 21.02.2019

PER N.K.CHOUDHRY, JM:

The instant appeal has been preferred by the Appellant against the order dated 30.06.2017 passed by the Ld. CIT(Exemptions), Chandigarh u/s 12AA(1)(b)(ii) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (hereinafter called as ‘the Act’).

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An application u/s 12A of the Act was filed by the appellant society on dated 21.12.2016 before the Ld. CIT(E), Chandigarh by disclosing the fact that the society is an ongoing entity and is in operation since 18.11.1997. The appellant also disclosed its aims and objects to establish, takeover and ITA No.546 /Asr/2017 2 run authorized study centre from various recognized Uni

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