CIT v. Ahmedabad Rana Caste Association
140 ITR 1Supreme Court of India1983#1394 most cited
What is CIT v. Ahmedabad Rana Caste Association authority for?
An object beneficial to a section of the public, as distinguished from an individual or group of individuals, qualifies as an object of general public utility under Section 2(15) and hence a charitable purpose. This applies even if the benefits are restricted to a specific caste, community, or professional group.
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CIT v. Ahmedabad Rana Caste Association · 140 ITR 1 · Section 2(15) · general public utility · charitable purpose · section of public · benefit to community · trust registration · Section 11 exemption · Section 12AB · Section 13(1)(b)
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