PENNAM FOUNDATION,HYDERABAD vs. CIT(EXEMPTION), HYDERABAD

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ITA 222/HYD/2025Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad12 September 2025AY 2023-247 pages
AI SummaryRemanded

What did the Tribunal hold?

The tribunal found the CIT(Exemptions)'s rejection order to be non-speaking and arbitrary, as it failed to specify the missing information or provide reasoned findings on the charitable nature of the trust's activities despite detailed submissions. Consequently, the tribunal set aside the impugned order.

What were the facts?

Pennam Foundation, having received provisional registration under Section 80G(5), applied for regular registration. The CIT(Exemptions) rejected this application on grounds of partial information and lack of substantial charitable activities, leading the assessee to file an appeal.

What were the issues?

Whether an application for Section 80G registration can be rejected without a speaking order that specifies deficiencies in information or provides reasoned findings on the charitable nature of the activities.

Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?

Section 80G(5),Section 12AB

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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Hyderabad “A” Bench, Hyderabad

आदेशकी प्रनतनलनप अग्रेनर्त/ Copy of the order forwarded to:-

1. 1. निर्धाररती/The : M/s Penna Foundation, Plot No.260, Krishi Allure, Kavuri Hills, Ranga Reddy District, Assessee Hyderabad 2. रधजस्व/ The Revenue : CIT (Exemptions), Hyderabad, Aaykar Bhavan, Opp. LB Stadium, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad.

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