CIT v. Gujarat Maritime Board
295 ITR 561Supreme Court of India2007#1157 most cited
What is CIT v. Gujarat Maritime Board authority for?
A statutory corporation undertaking activities that generate income qualifies as a charitable entity under Section 2(15) if its dominant object is general public utility and it is legally obligated to apply its income solely for that purpose, even if the activities appear to be in the nature of trade or business. Such an entity is entitled to registration under Section 12A and exemptions under Section 11.
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Also referred to as
CIT v Gujarat Maritime Board · 295 ITR 561 · Section 2(15) · Section 11 · Section 12A · Section 10(46) · charitable purpose · general public utility · statutory corporation · profit motive · application of income
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166 Taxmann 58214 CTR 81