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Facts
The assessee's applications for registration under sections 12A(1)(ac)(ii) and 80G(5)(iii) were rejected by the CIT(E) on 03-11-2025 due to the assessee's failure to supply requisite information and documents. The assessee subsequently filed appeals before the Tribunal.
Held
The Tribunal, invoking principles of natural justice, set aside the impugned orders and restored the applications to the file of the CIT(E) for fresh consideration. The assessee was granted another opportunity to submit the necessary documents and prove its applications.
Key Issues
Whether the rejection of registration applications under sections 12A and 80G without providing adequate opportunity to furnish information violates principles of natural justice.
Sections Cited
12A(1)(ac)(ii), 80G(5)(iii)
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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, “A” BENCH, CHANDIGARH
Before: HON’BLE SHRI RAJPAL YADAV & HON’BLE SHRI MANOJ KUMAR AGGARWAL, AM
O R D E R Manoj Kumar Aggarwal (Accountant Member) 1. Aggrieved by rejection of registration application u/s 12(1)(ac)(ii) and consequential rejection of application seeking registration u/s 80G(5)(iii) vide impugned orders dated 03-11-2025 of Ld. Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemption), Chandigarh, [CIT(E)], the assessee is in further appeals before us. Upon perusal of para 3.2 of order passed by Ld. CIT(E) rejecting registration u/s 12A(1)(ac)(ii), it could be seen that the assessee failed to supply the requisite information / documents as called for by Ld. CIT(E). Accordingly, the twin registrations were denied against which the assessee is in further appeals before us. The Ld. AR stated that the assessee is in a position to substantiate its registration applications and accordingly, prayed for another opportunity of hearing which has been opposed by Ld. CIT-DR.
Keeping in mind the principles of natural justice, we accept the prayer of Ld. AR. Accordingly, the impugned orders are set aside and the twin registration applications are restored back to the file of Ld. CIT(E) for fresh consideration. The assessee is directed to plead and prove its applications forthwith.