M/S AVM CHARITIES,CHENNAI vs. ITO,EXEMPTION WARD, CHENNAI
What did the Tribunal hold?
The Tribunal held that the AO and CIT(A) erred in invoking Section 13(1)(c) regarding rental income. For depreciation, it was allowed for AYs 2012-15 but disallowed for AYs 2015-19 due to amendment in Section 11(6).
What were the facts?
The assessee, a charitable trust, claimed exemption under Section 11. The Assessing Officer (AO) denied exemption and made additions, which were upheld by the CIT(A). The assessee appealed against these orders for assessment years 2012-13 to 2018-19.
What were the issues?
Whether the denial of exemption under Section 11 was justified, and whether depreciation on fixed assets should be allowed as application of income.
Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?
Section 11,Section 13(1)(c),Section 13(2),Section 11(6),Section 147,Section 2(15),Section 164(2),Section 32
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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, ‘B’ BENCH: CHENNAI
Before: SHRI V. DURGA RAO, HON’BLE & SHRI MANJUNATHA. G, HON’BLE
PER BENCH:
This bunch of ‘seven’ appeals filed by the assessee are directed
against separate, but identical orders of the Commissioner of Income Tax
(Appeals)-20, Chennai, all dated 30.10.2023 and pertains to assessment
years 2012-13 to 2018-19. Since, facts are identical and issues are common, for the sake of convenience, these appeals were heard together
and are being dispo
The order continues below.
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