Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) v. DGIT (Exemptions)

358 ITR 91High Court2013#1418 most cited

What is Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) v. DGIT (Exemptions) authority for?

An institution carrying out charitable objects, such as education or advancement of general public utility, does not lose its Section 11 exemption merely by collecting fees for activities like campus placements or educational guidance, as this does not constitute carrying on a business.

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Institute of Chartered Accountants of India v DGIT Exemptions · 358 ITR 91 · Section 11 exemption · Section 2(15) proviso · charitable purpose · carrying on business · fees for services · campus placements · educational institutions · advancement of general public utility · income tax exemption · Delhi High Court

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Judgments citing Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) v. DGIT (Exemptions)

Rajastha Gau Sewa Sangh, Jaipur vs. ITO, Jaipur

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

ITA 113/JPR/2014[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Jaipur05 Feb 2020AY 2009-10

Bench: : Shri Vijay Pal Rao, Jm & Shri Vikram Singh Yadav, Am Vk;Dj Vihy La-@Ita No. 748/Jp/2015 Fu/Kzkj.K O"Kz@Assessment Year : 2009-10 (U/S 254/12Aa(1)(B)Of I.T. Act 1961) Cuke M/S. Rajasthan Gau Seva Sangh The Cit(Exemptions) Vs. Durgapura, Tonk Road,Jaipur Jaipur Lfkk;H Ys[Kk La-@Thvkbzvkj La-@ Pan/Gir No.: Aaatr 0809 E Vihykfkhz@Appellant Izr;Fkhz@Respondent Vk;Dj Vihy La-@Ita No. 113/Jp/2014 Fu/Kzkj.K O"Kz@Assessment Year : 2009-10 Cuke M/S. Rajasthan Gau Seva Sangh The Ito Vs. Durgapura, Tonk Road, Jaipur Ward- 6(2),Jaipur Lfkk;H Ys[Kk La-@Thvkbzvkj La-@ Pan/Gir No.: Aaatr 0809 E Vihykfkhz@Appellant Izr;Fkhz@Respondent Fu/Kzkfjrh Dh Vksj Ls@ Assessee By : Shri Manish Agarwal, Ca & Shri O.P. Agarwal, Ca Jktlo Dh Vksj Ls@ Revenue By : Shri B.K. Gupta, Cit-Dr Lquokbz Dh Rkjh[K@ Date Of Hearing : 10/12/2019 ?Kks"K.Kk Dh Rkjh[K@ Date Of Pronouncement : 07 /02/2020 Vkns'K@ Order Per Vijay Pal Rao, Jm These Two Appeals By The Assessee Are Directed Against The Order Dated 11-09-2015 Of Ld. Cit(Exemptions), Jaipur Passed U/S 12Aa(1)(B) Of The Act As Well As Order Dated 17-12-2013 Of Ld. Cit(A)-Ii, Jaipur

For Appellant: Shri Manish Agarwal, CA and Shri O.P. Agarwal, CAFor Respondent: Shri B.K. Gupta, CIT-DR
Section 11Section 12ASection 12A(1)(a)Section 12A(1)(b)Section 143(3)Section 2(15)Section 254

…s observed above by the Gujarat High Court. In fact, the above factor alone will not make it an activity of trade, commerce or business or even in its nature. 18. We may also refer to another decision of the Delhi High Court in ICAI v. DGIT (Exemption) [2013] 358 ITR 91/217 Taxman 152/35 taxmann.com 140, where the Court observed at para 67 thereof as under :— 'The expressions "trade", "commerce" and "business", as occurring in the first proviso to section 2(15) of the Act, must be read in the context of the intent and purport of section 2(15) of the Act and cannot be interpreted to mean any activity which is carr…

Assocaiation of State Road Transport Undertaking, New Delhi vs. ADIT(Exemption), Delhi

In the result, whereas appeal of the revenue is dismissed, the appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1724/DEL/2016[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Nov 2018AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Prashant Maharishi & Shri K.Narasimha Charyassessment Year: 2010-11 Asstt. Comr. Of Income-Tax (E), Vs M/S Association Of Road Transport Circle 1(1), New Delhi. Undertaking, Plot No.4A, Psp Block, Pkt. 14, Sector-8, Dwarka, New Delhi. Pan: Aaaaa0233A Assessment Year: 2010-11 M/S Association Of Road Transport Undertaking, Vs. Adit (E), Plot No.4A, Psp Block, Pkt. 14, Circle 1(1), New Delhi. Sector-8, Dwarka, New Delhi . Pan: Aaaaa0233A (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Tarandeep Singh Revenue By: Shri Surender Pal, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing: 26.11.2018 Date Of Pronouncement: 29.11.2018 Order Per K. Narasimha Chary, Jm

For Appellant: Shri Tarandeep SinghFor Respondent: Shri Surender Pal, Sr. DR
Section 10Section 12ASection 154Section 2(15)

…purview of Section 154 of the Act. He further submitted that in view of the decision of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of India Trade Promotion Organization vs DIG (Exemption), 371 ITR 333, ICAI vs DGIT(E) (2012) 374 ITR 99; and ICAI vs DGIT(E) (2013) 358 ITR 91, “Business Trade” or “Commerce” as used in proviso to Section 2(15) of the Act is not objected to exclude entities which are essential for charitable purpose but are conducting some activities for a consideration or a fee without any profit motive and these words used in the first proviso must be interpreted restrictively and whether the main obje…

ACIT (E), New Delhi vs. M/S Association of Road Transport Undertakings, New Delhi

In the result, whereas appeal of the revenue is dismissed, the appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1252/DEL/2016[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Nov 2018AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Prashant Maharishi & Shri K.Narasimha Charyassessment Year: 2010-11 Asstt. Comr. Of Income-Tax (E), Vs M/S Association Of Road Transport Circle 1(1), New Delhi. Undertaking, Plot No.4A, Psp Block, Pkt. 14, Sector-8, Dwarka, New Delhi. Pan: Aaaaa0233A Assessment Year: 2010-11 M/S Association Of Road Transport Undertaking, Vs. Adit (E), Plot No.4A, Psp Block, Pkt. 14, Circle 1(1), New Delhi. Sector-8, Dwarka, New Delhi . Pan: Aaaaa0233A (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Tarandeep Singh Revenue By: Shri Surender Pal, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing: 26.11.2018 Date Of Pronouncement: 29.11.2018 Order Per K. Narasimha Chary, Jm

For Appellant: Shri Tarandeep SinghFor Respondent: Shri Surender Pal, Sr. DR
Section 10Section 12ASection 154Section 2(15)

…purview of Section 154 of the Act. He further submitted that in view of the decision of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of India Trade Promotion Organization vs DIG (Exemption), 371 ITR 333, ICAI vs DGIT(E) (2012) 374 ITR 99; and ICAI vs DGIT(E) (2013) 358 ITR 91, “Business Trade” or “Commerce” as used in proviso to Section 2(15) of the Act is not objected to exclude entities which are essential for charitable purpose but are conducting some activities for a consideration or a fee without any profit motive and these words used in the first proviso must be interpreted restrictively and whether the main obje…