Murasoli Trust v. Assistant Director of Income Tax (Exemptions IV), Chennai
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What is Murasoli Trust v. Assistant Director of Income Tax (Exemptions IV), Chennai authority for?
A trust engaged in activities that constitute trade, commerce, or business is not entitled to claim its object as charitable if those activities fall foul of the proviso to section 2(15). Running a petrol outlet may not be considered a business incidental to the main object of a trust.
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Murasoli Trust · section 11(4A) · proviso to section 2(15) · section 2(15) · charitable purpose · business activity · incidental business · petrol outlet · trust exemption