JCIT(OSD)(E) CIRCLE-2(1), NEW DELHI vs. POPULATION SERVICES INTERNATIONAL, NEW DELHI
What did the Tribunal hold?
The Tribunal held that the CIT(A)'s order was correct as it relied on a previous ITAT order that had already set aside the withdrawal of approval. The Revenue failed to present new material to warrant a different view.
What were the facts?
The Revenue appealed against the CIT(A)'s order allowing the assessee's appeal. The AO had withdrawn the assessee's approval under Section 10(23C)(iv) based on a special audit report suggesting commercial activities, leading to the rejection of exemption.
What were the issues?
Whether the assessee's activities were charitable in nature as envisaged under Section 2(15) and 10(23C)(iv), and if the withdrawal of approval by the CIT(E) was justified.
Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?
Section 2(15),Section 10(23C)(iv),Section 143(3),Section 144B
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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, DELHI BENCH “F”: NEW DELHI
Before: N.K. BILLAIYA & MS. ASTHA CHANDRA
PER ASTHA CHANDRA, JM
The appeal filed by the Revenue is directed against the order dated 14.03.2023 of the Ld. Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) NFAC, Delhi (“CIT(A)”) pertaining to the Assessment Year (“AY”) 2016-17. 2. The Revenue has raised the following grounds:
“1. That on the facts and circumstances of the case and in law, the Ld. CIT(A) is erred in allowing appeal of the assessee by ignoring that it is not carrying charitable activities as envisaged in Section 2(15) r.w.s. 10(23C) of the IT Act, 1961. 2
That on the facts and circumstances of the case and in law, the Ld. CIT(A) is erred in allowing appeal of the assessee by ignoring finding of special auditor th
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