ACIT v. A.L.N. Rao Charitable Trust

216 ITR 697Supreme Court of India1995#1983 most cited

What is ACIT v. A.L.N. Rao Charitable Trust authority for?

The exemption for income accumulated under section 11(1)(a) (presently 15%) is absolute, and section 11(2) does not restrict its operation or require such accumulated income to be invested in specified securities. Investment requirements under section 11(2) apply only to accumulation beyond this absolute exemption limit.

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ACIT v. A.L.N. Rao Charitable Trust · A.L.N. Rao Charitable Trust · Section 11(1)(a) · Section 11(2) · absolute exemption · accumulation of income · charitable trust income · investment requirements · section 11(5) · 15% accumulation · 25% accumulation

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Judgments citing ACIT v. A.L.N. Rao Charitable Trust

Maharishi Markandeshwar Trust, Haryana vs. DCIT, Central Circle Karnal, Karnal

In the result, the appeals of the assessee are allowed on both the grounds

ITA 1972/DEL/2021[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi27 Jun 2022AY 2015-16

Bench: Sh. A.D. Jaindr. B. R. R. Kumarita No. 1966/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2009-10 Ita No. 1967/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2010-11 Ita No. 1968/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2011-12 Ita No. 1969/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2012-13 Ita No. 1970/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2013-14 Ita No. 1971/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2014-15 Ita No. 1972/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2015-16 Maharishi Markandeshwar Trust, Vs Acit, C/O Rajiv Goel & Associates, Central Circle-15, 179, Bank Road, Ambala Cantt., New Delhi Ambala (Appellant) (Respondent) Pan No. Adkpn2266L Assessee By : Sh. Ashwani Kumar, Ca & Sh. Rohit Goel, Ca Revenue By : Sh. Bhavnesh Kulsheshtha, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing: 11.05.2022 Date Of Pronouncement: 27.06.2022

For Appellant: Sh. Ashwani Kumar, CA &For Respondent: Sh. Bhavnesh Kulsheshtha, CIT DR
Section 11(1)(a)Section 11(1)(d)Section 12Section 12ASection 131Section 143(3)

…ough the bare provisions of the Act, we hold that 15% accumulation is allowed on the income from property held under trust. 26. These provisions have been further clarified by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Addl. CIT Vs. A.L.N. Rao Charitable Trust 216 ITR 697 wherein lordships has explained the law with an example of Rs. 1,00,000/- gross income and assuming an expenditure of Rs. 20,000/-, Court has held that Rs. 25,000/- being 25% (now 15%) of gross receipts will be allowed as accumulation u/s 11 (1)(a). 27. For the sake of ready reference, the relevant part of the order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court…

Maharishi Markandeshwar Trust, Haryana vs. DCIT, Central Circle, Karnal

In the result, the appeals of the assessee are allowed on both the grounds

ITA 1971/DEL/2021[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi27 Jun 2022AY 2014-15

Bench: Sh. A.D. Jaindr. B. R. R. Kumarita No. 1966/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2009-10 Ita No. 1967/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2010-11 Ita No. 1968/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2011-12 Ita No. 1969/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2012-13 Ita No. 1970/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2013-14 Ita No. 1971/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2014-15 Ita No. 1972/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2015-16 Maharishi Markandeshwar Trust, Vs Acit, C/O Rajiv Goel & Associates, Central Circle-15, 179, Bank Road, Ambala Cantt., New Delhi Ambala (Appellant) (Respondent) Pan No. Adkpn2266L Assessee By : Sh. Ashwani Kumar, Ca & Sh. Rohit Goel, Ca Revenue By : Sh. Bhavnesh Kulsheshtha, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing: 11.05.2022 Date Of Pronouncement: 27.06.2022

For Appellant: Sh. Ashwani Kumar, CA &For Respondent: Sh. Bhavnesh Kulsheshtha, CIT DR
Section 11(1)(a)Section 11(1)(d)Section 12Section 12ASection 131Section 143(3)

…ough the bare provisions of the Act, we hold that 15% accumulation is allowed on the income from property held under trust. 26. These provisions have been further clarified by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Addl. CIT Vs. A.L.N. Rao Charitable Trust 216 ITR 697 wherein lordships has explained the law with an example of Rs. 1,00,000/- gross income and assuming an expenditure of Rs. 20,000/-, Court has held that Rs. 25,000/- being 25% (now 15%) of gross receipts will be allowed as accumulation u/s 11 (1)(a). 27. For the sake of ready reference, the relevant part of the order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court…

Maharishi Markandeshwar Trust, Haryana vs. DCIT, Central Circle Karnal, Karnal

In the result, the appeals of the assessee are allowed on both the grounds

ITA 1970/DEL/2021[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi27 Jun 2022AY 2013-14

Bench: Sh. A.D. Jaindr. B. R. R. Kumarita No. 1966/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2009-10 Ita No. 1967/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2010-11 Ita No. 1968/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2011-12 Ita No. 1969/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2012-13 Ita No. 1970/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2013-14 Ita No. 1971/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2014-15 Ita No. 1972/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2015-16 Maharishi Markandeshwar Trust, Vs Acit, C/O Rajiv Goel & Associates, Central Circle-15, 179, Bank Road, Ambala Cantt., New Delhi Ambala (Appellant) (Respondent) Pan No. Adkpn2266L Assessee By : Sh. Ashwani Kumar, Ca & Sh. Rohit Goel, Ca Revenue By : Sh. Bhavnesh Kulsheshtha, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing: 11.05.2022 Date Of Pronouncement: 27.06.2022

For Appellant: Sh. Ashwani Kumar, CA &For Respondent: Sh. Bhavnesh Kulsheshtha, CIT DR
Section 11(1)(a)Section 11(1)(d)Section 12Section 12ASection 131Section 143(3)

…ough the bare provisions of the Act, we hold that 15% accumulation is allowed on the income from property held under trust. 26. These provisions have been further clarified by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Addl. CIT Vs. A.L.N. Rao Charitable Trust 216 ITR 697 wherein lordships has explained the law with an example of Rs. 1,00,000/- gross income and assuming an expenditure of Rs. 20,000/-, Court has held that Rs. 25,000/- being 25% (now 15%) of gross receipts will be allowed as accumulation u/s 11 (1)(a). 27. For the sake of ready reference, the relevant part of the order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court…

Maharishi Markandeshwar Trust, Haryana vs. DCIT, Central Circle Karnal, Karnal

In the result, the appeals of the assessee are allowed on both the grounds

ITA 1969/DEL/2021[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi27 Jun 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Sh. A.D. Jaindr. B. R. R. Kumarita No. 1966/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2009-10 Ita No. 1967/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2010-11 Ita No. 1968/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2011-12 Ita No. 1969/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2012-13 Ita No. 1970/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2013-14 Ita No. 1971/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2014-15 Ita No. 1972/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2015-16 Maharishi Markandeshwar Trust, Vs Acit, C/O Rajiv Goel & Associates, Central Circle-15, 179, Bank Road, Ambala Cantt., New Delhi Ambala (Appellant) (Respondent) Pan No. Adkpn2266L Assessee By : Sh. Ashwani Kumar, Ca & Sh. Rohit Goel, Ca Revenue By : Sh. Bhavnesh Kulsheshtha, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing: 11.05.2022 Date Of Pronouncement: 27.06.2022

For Appellant: Sh. Ashwani Kumar, CA &For Respondent: Sh. Bhavnesh Kulsheshtha, CIT DR
Section 11(1)(a)Section 11(1)(d)Section 12Section 12ASection 131Section 143(3)

…ough the bare provisions of the Act, we hold that 15% accumulation is allowed on the income from property held under trust. 26. These provisions have been further clarified by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Addl. CIT Vs. A.L.N. Rao Charitable Trust 216 ITR 697 wherein lordships has explained the law with an example of Rs. 1,00,000/- gross income and assuming an expenditure of Rs. 20,000/-, Court has held that Rs. 25,000/- being 25% (now 15%) of gross receipts will be allowed as accumulation u/s 11 (1)(a). 27. For the sake of ready reference, the relevant part of the order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court…

Maharishi Markandeshwar Trust, Haryana vs. DCIT, Central Circle Karnal, Karnal

In the result, the appeals of the assessee are allowed on both the grounds

ITA 1968/DEL/2021[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi27 Jun 2022AY 2011-12

Bench: Sh. A.D. Jaindr. B. R. R. Kumarita No. 1966/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2009-10 Ita No. 1967/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2010-11 Ita No. 1968/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2011-12 Ita No. 1969/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2012-13 Ita No. 1970/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2013-14 Ita No. 1971/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2014-15 Ita No. 1972/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2015-16 Maharishi Markandeshwar Trust, Vs Acit, C/O Rajiv Goel & Associates, Central Circle-15, 179, Bank Road, Ambala Cantt., New Delhi Ambala (Appellant) (Respondent) Pan No. Adkpn2266L Assessee By : Sh. Ashwani Kumar, Ca & Sh. Rohit Goel, Ca Revenue By : Sh. Bhavnesh Kulsheshtha, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing: 11.05.2022 Date Of Pronouncement: 27.06.2022

For Appellant: Sh. Ashwani Kumar, CA &For Respondent: Sh. Bhavnesh Kulsheshtha, CIT DR
Section 11(1)(a)Section 11(1)(d)Section 12Section 12ASection 131Section 143(3)

…ough the bare provisions of the Act, we hold that 15% accumulation is allowed on the income from property held under trust. 26. These provisions have been further clarified by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Addl. CIT Vs. A.L.N. Rao Charitable Trust 216 ITR 697 wherein lordships has explained the law with an example of Rs. 1,00,000/- gross income and assuming an expenditure of Rs. 20,000/-, Court has held that Rs. 25,000/- being 25% (now 15%) of gross receipts will be allowed as accumulation u/s 11 (1)(a). 27. For the sake of ready reference, the relevant part of the order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court…

Maharishi Markandeshwar Trust, Haryana vs. DCIT, Central Circle Karnal, Karnal

In the result, the appeals of the assessee are allowed on both the grounds

ITA 1967/DEL/2021[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi27 Jun 2022AY 2010-11

Bench: Sh. A.D. Jaindr. B. R. R. Kumarita No. 1966/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2009-10 Ita No. 1967/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2010-11 Ita No. 1968/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2011-12 Ita No. 1969/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2012-13 Ita No. 1970/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2013-14 Ita No. 1971/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2014-15 Ita No. 1972/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2015-16 Maharishi Markandeshwar Trust, Vs Acit, C/O Rajiv Goel & Associates, Central Circle-15, 179, Bank Road, Ambala Cantt., New Delhi Ambala (Appellant) (Respondent) Pan No. Adkpn2266L Assessee By : Sh. Ashwani Kumar, Ca & Sh. Rohit Goel, Ca Revenue By : Sh. Bhavnesh Kulsheshtha, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing: 11.05.2022 Date Of Pronouncement: 27.06.2022

For Appellant: Sh. Ashwani Kumar, CA &For Respondent: Sh. Bhavnesh Kulsheshtha, CIT DR
Section 11(1)(a)Section 11(1)(d)Section 12Section 12ASection 131Section 143(3)

…ough the bare provisions of the Act, we hold that 15% accumulation is allowed on the income from property held under trust. 26. These provisions have been further clarified by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Addl. CIT Vs. A.L.N. Rao Charitable Trust 216 ITR 697 wherein lordships has explained the law with an example of Rs. 1,00,000/- gross income and assuming an expenditure of Rs. 20,000/-, Court has held that Rs. 25,000/- being 25% (now 15%) of gross receipts will be allowed as accumulation u/s 11 (1)(a). 27. For the sake of ready reference, the relevant part of the order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court…

Maharishi Markandeshwar Trust, Haryana vs. DCIT, Central Circle Karnal, Karnal

In the result, the appeals of the assessee are allowed on both the grounds

ITA 1966/DEL/2021[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi27 Jun 2022AY 2009-10

Bench: Sh. A.D. Jaindr. B. R. R. Kumarita No. 1966/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2009-10 Ita No. 1967/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2010-11 Ita No. 1968/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2011-12 Ita No. 1969/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2012-13 Ita No. 1970/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2013-14 Ita No. 1971/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2014-15 Ita No. 1972/Del/2021 : Asstt. Year: 2015-16 Maharishi Markandeshwar Trust, Vs Acit, C/O Rajiv Goel & Associates, Central Circle-15, 179, Bank Road, Ambala Cantt., New Delhi Ambala (Appellant) (Respondent) Pan No. Adkpn2266L Assessee By : Sh. Ashwani Kumar, Ca & Sh. Rohit Goel, Ca Revenue By : Sh. Bhavnesh Kulsheshtha, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing: 11.05.2022 Date Of Pronouncement: 27.06.2022

For Appellant: Sh. Ashwani Kumar, CA &For Respondent: Sh. Bhavnesh Kulsheshtha, CIT DR
Section 11(1)(a)Section 11(1)(d)Section 12Section 12ASection 131Section 143(3)

…ough the bare provisions of the Act, we hold that 15% accumulation is allowed on the income from property held under trust. 26. These provisions have been further clarified by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Addl. CIT Vs. A.L.N. Rao Charitable Trust 216 ITR 697 wherein lordships has explained the law with an example of Rs. 1,00,000/- gross income and assuming an expenditure of Rs. 20,000/-, Court has held that Rs. 25,000/- being 25% (now 15%) of gross receipts will be allowed as accumulation u/s 11 (1)(a). 27. For the sake of ready reference, the relevant part of the order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court…

Rustomjee Kerwalla Foudnation, Mumbai vs. DCIT (E) 2(1), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of assessee is allowed

ITA 781/MUM/2019[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai31 Aug 2021AY 2014-15

Bench: Sri Mahavir Singh, Vp & Sri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am Aayakr Apila Sam./ Ita No. 781/Mum/2019 (Inaqa-Arna Baya- / Assessment Year 2014-15) Rustomjee Kerawalla The Dy. Commissioner Of Foundation Income Tax, Circle-2(1) 3Rd 5Th Floor, Kerawalla Room No.519, Floor, Chambers, 25, P.J. Piramal Chambers, Vs. Ramchandani Marg, Colaba, Lalbaug, Parel, Appolo Bunder, Mumbai-400 012 Mumbai-400 039 .. (Apilaaqai- / Appellant) (P`%Yaqaai- / Respondent) स्थामी रेखा िं./Pan No. Aaatr3480R अऩीराथी की ओय े / Appellant By : Shri Satish Mody, Ar प्रत्मथी की ओय े / Respondent By : Shri Bharat Andhle, Dr स नवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 10.08.2021 घोषणा की तारीख / Date Of Pronouncement : 31.08.2021 Aadosa / O R D E R भहावीय स िंह, उऩाध्मक्ष के द्वाया / Per Mahavir Singh, Vp: This Appeal Of Assessee Is Arising Out Of The Order Of Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-1, Mumbai [In Short Cit(A)], In Appeal No. Cit(A)-1/176/Dcit(E)-2(1)/2016-17 Vide Order Dated 20.11.2018. The Assessment Was Framed By The Asst. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Exemption), Circle-2(1), Mumbai (In Short ‘Dcit/ Ao’) For The A.Y. 2014-15 Vide Order Dated 28.09.2016 Under Section 143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter ‘The Act’).

For Appellant: Shri Satish Mody, ARFor Respondent: Shri Bharat Andhle, DR
Section 11Section 11(1)(a)Section 143(3)

…deduction of 15% for accumulation will not be allowed in case of deficit but such 15% accumulation is allowable irrespective of whether 15% of income have been applied or not. Similar is the position in the case of ACIT vs. A.L.N. Rao Charitable Trust (1995) 216 ITR 697 (SC) here the meaning of applied in this context means that the income is actually applied for the charitable or religious purposes of the trust but the word applied need not necessarily imply spent. Even if the income is irretrievably earmarked and allocated for the charitable or religious purposes or purposes it may be under section 11 (1)(a) o…

M/S. Calcutta Cricket & Football Club, Kolkata vs. ITO, Exemption, Ward 1(1). Kolkata, Kolkata

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 499/KOL/2019[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata05 Feb 2021AY 2012-13

Bench: Sri J. Sudhakar Reddy, Hon’Ble & Sri Sanjay Garg, Hon’Ble) [Virtual Court Hearing] M/S. Calcutta Cricket & Football Club......................................................................……....….....Appellant 10B, Middleton Row Kolkata – 700 071 [Pan : Aaccc 6337 P] Vs. Income Tax Officer, Exemption – Ward(1), Kolkata…………….....................….…....…… Respondent Appearances By: Shri J.P. Khaitan, Sr. Advocate & Shri Manoj Kataruka, Advocate, Appeared On Behalf Of The Assessee. Shri Supriyo Pal, Addl. Cit D/R, Appearing On Behalf Of The Revenue. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : January 13Th, 2021 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : February 5Th, 2021 Order Per J. Sudhakar Reddy, Am :-

Section 11(1)(a)Section 11(2)Section 250

…extract the relevant part of the judgments We extract the relevant part of the judgments of the Hon’ble Supreme Court on this issue on this issue for ready reference:- a) Addl. CIT v. A.L.N. Rao Charitable Trust Addl. CIT v. A.L.N. Rao Charitable Trust [1995] 216 ITR 697/ 83 Taxman [1995] 216 ITR 697/ 83 Taxman wherein, it was held as follows:- 252 (SC), wherein, it was held as follows: “12. In the light of the aforesaid discussion and keeping in view the illustration which In the light of the aforesaid discussion and keeping in view the illustration which In the light of the aforesaid discussion and keeping in v…