MICRO FINANCE INDUSTRY NETWORK,GURGAON vs. CIT(E), CHANDIGARH

ITA 5878/DEL/2025Status: DisposedITAT Delhi11 March 202634 pages
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What did the Tribunal hold?

The Tribunal held that the Ld. CIT(E) had misinterpreted the assessee's activities, which included consumer grievance redressal, borrower education, and promoting financial literacy, directly benefiting low-income individuals and the public. The Tribunal further noted that even entities structured like corporate bodies can be considered charitable under certain conditions, and the assessee's regulatory role benefited consumers of the microfinance industry.

What were the facts?

The assessee, M/s Micro Finance Industry Network, applied for registration under Section 12A(1)(ac)(ii) and approval under Section 80G of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The Commissioner of Income-tax (Exemptions) rejected the application, holding that the assessee's activities were commercial and primarily for the benefit of its members, not the general public.

What were the issues?

Whether the assessee's activities in regulating the microfinance sector constitute a charitable purpose for registration under Section 12AB and if its activities primarily benefit its members or the general public.

Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?

Section 12A(1)(ac)(ii),Section 12AB,Section 80G,Section 2(15),Section 13(3)

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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, DELHI BENCHES : G : NEW DELHI

Before: MS. MADHUMITA ROY & SHRI NAVEEN CHANDRA

PER MADHUMITA ROY, JM: The instant appeals filed by the Assessee are directed against both the orders dated 18.08.2025 passed by the Ld. Commissioner of Income-tax (Exemptions), Chandigarh [hereinafter referred to as the Ld. CIT(E)] whereby and whereunder the application filed by the assessee in Form No.10AB under Section 12A(1)(ac)(ii) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Act') has been rejected. The Registration granted u/s 12AB of the Act also stood cancelled and the grant of approval under Section 80G of the Act was also rejected.

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The assessee is having its registered office at Hyderabad and the head office and the operation

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