Sarvodaya Charitable Trust v. ITO (Exemption)

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What is Sarvodaya Charitable Trust v. ITO (Exemption) authority for?

The filing of Form 10B for claiming exemption under sections 11 and 12 is directory, not mandatory. A delay in filing Form 10B can be condoned, and exemption cannot be denied solely on this ground if the assessee satisfies other conditions and shows sufficient cause.

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Sarvodaya Charitable Trust · ITO Exemption · Gujarat High Court · Section 11 · Section 12 · Section 12A · Section 119(2)(b) · Form 10B · condonation of delay · tax audit report · charitable trust exemption · directory provision

Issues it is cited on

Judgments citing Sarvodaya Charitable Trust v. ITO (Exemption)

Victoria Educational Trust, Chennai vs. ITO, Exemption Ward-3, Chennai

The appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 946/CHNY/2025[2022-23]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai05 Aug 2025AY 2022-23

Bench: Shri George George K & Shri S.R. Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.:946/Chny/2025 धनिाजरण वर्ज / Assessment Year: 2022-23 Victoria Educational Trust, Ito, 62, 6Th Street, Vs. Exemptions Ward 3, S.R.P.Colony, Chennai. Peravallur, Chennai – 600 082. [Pan:Aabtv-0115-A] (अपीलाथी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी/Respondent) अपीलाथी की ओर से/Appellant By : Shri. N. Arjun Raj, Advocate प्रत्यथी की ओर से/Respondent By : Shri. Kumar Chandan, J.C.I.T.

For Appellant: Shri. N. Arjun Raj, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri. Kumar Chandan, J.C.I.T
Section 11Section 12(1)(ac)Section 12ASection 143(1)

…आयकर अपीलीय अधिकरण, ‘ए’ न्यायपीठ, चेन्नई IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL ‘A’ BENCH, CHENNAI श्री जॉजज जॉजज के, उपाध्यक्ष एवं श्री एस.आर.रघुनाथा, लेखा सदस्य के समक्ष BEFORE SHRI GEORGE GEORGE K, VICE PRESIDENT AND SHRI S.R. RAGHUNATHA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER आयकर अपील सं./ITA No.:946/Chny/2025 धनिाजरण वर्ज / Assessment Year: 2022-23 Victoria Educational Trust, ITO, 62, 6th Street, vs. Exemptions Ward 3, S.R.P.Colony, Chennai. Peravallur, Chennai – 600 082. [PAN:AABTV-0115-A] (अपीलाथी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी/Respondent) अपीलाथी की ओर से/Appellant by : Shri. N. Arjun Raj, Advocate प्रत्यथी की ओर से/Respondent by : Shri…

Devasakayam Aangilappalli Paripalana Sabai, Madurai vs. ITO, Exemption Ward, Madurai

In the result the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 933/CHNY/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai05 Aug 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri George George K & Shri S.R.Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.:933/Chny/2025 धनिाजरण वर्ज / Assessment Years: 2018-19 Devasakayam Aangilappalli Income Tax Officer, Paripalana Sabai, Vs. Exemptions Ward, No.11, Devasakayam Matriculation Madurai. Hr.Sec.School, Pasumalai, Madurai – 625 004. [Pan:Aaatd-0964-E] (अपीलाथी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी/Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri. G. Akash, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri. Kumar Chandan, J.C.I.T
Section 10Section 11Section 12ASection 143(1)Section 250

…आयकर अपीलीय अधिकरण, ‘ए’ न्यायपीठ, चेन्नई IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL ‘A’ BENCH, CHENNAI श्री जॉजज जॉजज के, उपाध्यक्ष एवं श्री एस.आर.रघुनाथा, लेखा सदस्य के समक्ष BEFORE SHRI GEORGE GEORGE K, VICE PRESIDENT AND SHRI S.R.RAGHUNATHA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER आयकर अपील सं./ITA Nos.:933/Chny/2025 धनिाजरण वर्ज / Assessment Years: 2018-19 Devasakayam Aangilappalli Income Tax Officer, Paripalana Sabai, vs. Exemptions Ward, No.11, Devasakayam Matriculation Madurai. Hr.Sec.School, Pasumalai, Madurai – 625 004. [PAN:AAATD-0964-E] (अपीलाथी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी/Respondent) अपीलाथी की ओर से/Appellant by : Shri. G. Akash, Adv…

Madras Port and Dock Educational Trust Higher Sec. School, Chennai vs. ITO, Exemptions Ward-2, Chennai

In the result both the appeals of the assessee for the A

ITA 938/CHNY/2025[2022-23]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai30 Jul 2025AY 2022-23

Bench: Shri George George K & Shri S.R. Raghunathaआयकरअपीलसं./Ita Nos.:937 & 938/Chny/2025 धनि््रणवर्/ Assessment Years: 2021-22 & 2022-23 Chennai Port & Dock Educational Ito, Trust Higher Secondary School Vs. Exemptions Ward-2, (Formerly Known As Madras Port & Chennai – 600 034. Dock Educational Trust Higher Secondary School), Mdlb Housing Colony, Tondiarpet, Chennai – 600 081. [Pan:Aaaam-8192-L] (अपील्थ्/Appellant) (प्थ्/Respondent) अपील्थ्कीओरसे/Appellant By : Shri. Suraj Nahar, C.A. प्थ्कीओरसे/Respondent By : Shri. Kumar Chandan, J.C.I.T. सुनव््कीत्रीख/Date Of Hearing : 17.06.2025 घोरण्कीत्रीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 30.07.2025

For Appellant: Shri. Suraj Nahar, C.AFor Respondent: Shri. Kumar Chandan, J.C.I.T
Section 11Section 12ASection 143(1)Section 234BSection 250

…आयकरअपीलीयअधिकरण, ‘ए’ न्यपीप, चेन् IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL ‘A’ BENCH, CHENNAI शीजॉज्जॉज्के, उप्ध्एवंशीएस.आर.रघुन्थ्, लेख्सदसकेसम् BEFORE SHRI GEORGE GEORGE K, VICE PRESIDENT AND SHRI S.R. RAGHUNATHA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER आयकरअपीलसं./ITA Nos.:937 & 938/Chny/2025 धनि््रणवर्/ Assessment Years: 2021-22 & 2022-23 Chennai Port and Dock Educational ITO, Trust Higher Secondary School vs. Exemptions Ward-2, (Formerly known as Madras Port and Chennai – 600 034. Dock Educational Trust Higher Secondary School), MDLB Housing Colony, Tondiarpet, Chennai – 600 081. [PAN:AAAAM-8192-L] (अपील्थ्/Appellant) (प्थ्/Responde…

Madras Port and Dock Educational Trust Higher Secondary School, Chennai vs. ITO, Exemption Ward-2, Chennai

In the result both the appeals of the assessee for the A

ITA 937/CHNY/2025[2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai30 Jul 2025AY 2021-22

Bench: Shri George George K & Shri S.R. Raghunathaआयकरअपीलसं./Ita Nos.:937 & 938/Chny/2025 धनि््रणवर्/ Assessment Years: 2021-22 & 2022-23 Chennai Port & Dock Educational Ito, Trust Higher Secondary School Vs. Exemptions Ward-2, (Formerly Known As Madras Port & Chennai – 600 034. Dock Educational Trust Higher Secondary School), Mdlb Housing Colony, Tondiarpet, Chennai – 600 081. [Pan:Aaaam-8192-L] (अपील्थ्/Appellant) (प्थ्/Respondent) अपील्थ्कीओरसे/Appellant By : Shri. Suraj Nahar, C.A. प्थ्कीओरसे/Respondent By : Shri. Kumar Chandan, J.C.I.T. सुनव््कीत्रीख/Date Of Hearing : 17.06.2025 घोरण्कीत्रीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 30.07.2025

For Appellant: Shri. Suraj Nahar, C.AFor Respondent: Shri. Kumar Chandan, J.C.I.T
Section 11Section 12ASection 143(1)Section 234BSection 250

…आयकरअपीलीयअधिकरण, ‘ए’ न्यपीप, चेन् IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL ‘A’ BENCH, CHENNAI शीजॉज्जॉज्के, उप्ध्एवंशीएस.आर.रघुन्थ्, लेख्सदसकेसम् BEFORE SHRI GEORGE GEORGE K, VICE PRESIDENT AND SHRI S.R. RAGHUNATHA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER आयकरअपीलसं./ITA Nos.:937 & 938/Chny/2025 धनि््रणवर्/ Assessment Years: 2021-22 & 2022-23 Chennai Port and Dock Educational ITO, Trust Higher Secondary School vs. Exemptions Ward-2, (Formerly known as Madras Port and Chennai – 600 034. Dock Educational Trust Higher Secondary School), MDLB Housing Colony, Tondiarpet, Chennai – 600 081. [PAN:AAAAM-8192-L] (अपील्थ्/Appellant) (प्थ्/Responde…

Income Tax Officer, Exemptions Ward, Trichy vs. Arulmigu Swaminatha Swami Thirukkovil, Kumbakonam

In the result, the appeals filed by the revenue in ITA Nos

ITA 370/CHNY/2025[2013]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai30 Jul 2025

Bench: Shri S.S.Viswanethra Ravi & Shri S.R.Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 370 & 368/Chny/2025 & Co Nos.32 & 33/Chny/2025 (In Ita Nos.: 370 & 368/Chny/2025) धनिाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2013-14 & 2014-15 Income Tax Officer, Arulmigu Swaminatha Swami Exemptions Ward, Trichy, Thirukkovil, Vs. The Executive Officer, Swamimalai, Kumbakonam – 612 301. [Pan: Aaata-6446-J] (अपीलाथी/Appellant) (Respondent/Cross Objector) अपीलाथीकीओरसे/ Appellant By : Shri. P. Krishna Kumar, J.C.I.T. प्रत्यथीकीओरसे/Respondent By : Shri. N. Arjun Raj, Advocate सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 09.05.2025 घोर्णा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 30.07.2025 आदेश /O R D E R Per Bench: These Appeals Filed By The Revenue & Cross Objections Filed By The Assessee Are Directed Against The Order Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi, For The Assessment Years 2013-14 & 2014-15, Vide Order Dated 20.12.2024. Since The Facts Are Identical & Issues Are Common, Appeals Filed By The Revenue & Cross Objections Filed By The Assessee Were Heard & Are Being Disposed Of By This Consolidated Order.

For Appellant: Shri. P. Krishna Kumar, J.C.I.TFor Respondent: Shri. N. Arjun Raj, Advocate
Section 10Section 11Section 12A(1)(b)Section 139Section 139(1)Section 147

…आयकर अपीलीय अधिकरण, ‘ए’ न्यायपीठ, चेन्नई IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL ‘A’ BENCH, CHENNAI श्री एस एस विश्वनेत्र रवि, न्याविक सदस्य एवं श्री एस. आर. रघुनाथा, लेखा सदस्य के समक्ष BEFORE SHRI S.S.VISWANETHRA RAVI, JUDICIAL MEMBER AND SHRI S.R.RAGHUNATHA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER आयकर अपील सं./ITA Nos.: 370 & 368/Chny/2025 & CO Nos.32 & 33/Chny/2025 (in ITA Nos.: 370 & 368/Chny/2025) धनिाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2013-14 & 2014-15 Income Tax Officer, Arulmigu Swaminatha Swami Exemptions Ward, Trichy, Thirukkovil, vs. The Executive Officer, Swamimalai, Kumbakonam – 612 301. [PAN: AAATA-6446-J] (अपीलाथी/Appellant)…

The Income Tax Officer, Exemptions Ward, Trichy vs. Arulmigu Swaminatha Swami Thirukkovil, Kumbakonam

In the result, the appeals filed by the revenue in ITA Nos

ITA 368/CHNY/2025[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai30 Jul 2025AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri S.S.Viswanethra Ravi & Shri S.R.Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 370 & 368/Chny/2025 & Co Nos.32 & 33/Chny/2025 (In Ita Nos.: 370 & 368/Chny/2025) धनिाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2013-14 & 2014-15 Income Tax Officer, Arulmigu Swaminatha Swami Exemptions Ward, Trichy, Thirukkovil, Vs. The Executive Officer, Swamimalai, Kumbakonam – 612 301. [Pan: Aaata-6446-J] (अपीलाथी/Appellant) (Respondent/Cross Objector) अपीलाथीकीओरसे/ Appellant By : Shri. P. Krishna Kumar, J.C.I.T. प्रत्यथीकीओरसे/Respondent By : Shri. N. Arjun Raj, Advocate सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 09.05.2025 घोर्णा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 30.07.2025 आदेश /O R D E R Per Bench: These Appeals Filed By The Revenue & Cross Objections Filed By The Assessee Are Directed Against The Order Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi, For The Assessment Years 2013-14 & 2014-15, Vide Order Dated 20.12.2024. Since The Facts Are Identical & Issues Are Common, Appeals Filed By The Revenue & Cross Objections Filed By The Assessee Were Heard & Are Being Disposed Of By This Consolidated Order.

For Appellant: Shri. P. Krishna Kumar, J.C.I.TFor Respondent: Shri. N. Arjun Raj, Advocate
Section 10Section 11Section 12A(1)(b)Section 139Section 139(1)Section 147

…आयकर अपीलीय अधिकरण, ‘ए’ न्यायपीठ, चेन्नई IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL ‘A’ BENCH, CHENNAI श्री एस एस विश्वनेत्र रवि, न्याविक सदस्य एवं श्री एस. आर. रघुनाथा, लेखा सदस्य के समक्ष BEFORE SHRI S.S.VISWANETHRA RAVI, JUDICIAL MEMBER AND SHRI S.R.RAGHUNATHA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER आयकर अपील सं./ITA Nos.: 370 & 368/Chny/2025 & CO Nos.32 & 33/Chny/2025 (in ITA Nos.: 370 & 368/Chny/2025) धनिाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2013-14 & 2014-15 Income Tax Officer, Arulmigu Swaminatha Swami Exemptions Ward, Trichy, Thirukkovil, vs. The Executive Officer, Swamimalai, Kumbakonam – 612 301. [PAN: AAATA-6446-J] (अपीलाथी/Appellant)…