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Section References (mined)Section 2Section 2(19)744 judgments

The decision most relied on for Section 2(19) is CIT v. Multiplan India Ltd. (38 ITD 320), cited in 2,267 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on Section 2(19)

CIT v. Multiplan India Ltd.
38 ITD 320 · 1991 · ITAT
2,267
citing judgments

An appeal before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal can be dismissed for non-prosecution or treated as unadmitted when the appellant fails to appear, cooperate, or show diligence, in accordance with Rule 19(2) of the Income-tax (Appellate Tribunal) Rules. The law aids the vigilant, not those who sleep on their rights.

GKN Driveshafts (India) Ltd. v. ITO
259 ITR 19 · 2003 · Supreme Court
1,349
citing judgments

When a notice under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act is issued, the Assessing Officer is bound to furnish reasons for reopening upon the assessee's request and must dispose of the assessee's objections to the notice by passing a speaking order.

Pr. CIT v. Totagars
395 ITR 611 · 2017 · High Court
1,074
citing judgments

Interest income earned by a cooperative society from surplus deposits or investments held with a cooperative bank is not eligible for deduction under Section 80P(2)(d) of the Act.

Mavilayi Service Co-operative Bank Ltd. v. CIT
431 ITR 1 · 2021 · Supreme Court
999
citing judgments

Section 80P(4) serves as a proviso to Section 80P(1) and (2), excluding only cooperative banks that are cooperative societies and possess an RBI license for banking business. Its purpose is to exclude cooperative banks operating like commercial banks that lend money to the public.

State Bank Of India v. CIT
389 ITR 578 · 2016 · High Court
817
citing judgments

Income arising from a cooperative society's surplus funds invested in short-term deposits and securities is not attributable to the society's core activities and, therefore, is not eligible for exemption under Section 80P(2)(a)(i) of the Income-tax Act.

Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax and Anr. v. Totagars Cooperative Sale Society
392 ITR 74 · 2017 · High Court
762
citing judgments

Interest income earned by a cooperative society from its investments or surplus deposits with a cooperative bank is eligible for deduction under Section 80P(2)(d) of the Income-tax Act, 1961.

Subramanian and Anr. v. Siemens India Ltd. and Anr.
156 ITR 11 · 1985 · High Court
541
citing judgments

When there is a conflict between the decisions of non-jurisdictional High Courts, the view that favors the assessee should be preferred.

Citizen Co-operative Society Ltd. v. ACIT
397 ITR 1 · 2017 · Supreme Court
499
citing judgments

A co-operative credit society engaged in banking business with the general public, accepting deposits from non-members and advancing loans to non-members, is treated as a co-operative bank. Such a society falls under the exclusionary clause of Section 80P(4) and is not eligible for deduction under Section 80P(2)(a)(i).

Judgments citing Section 2(19)

Income Tax Officer-26(1)(1), Mumbai vs. Reserve Bank Officers Co-Operative Credit Society Ltd., Mumbai

In the result, all the three appeals filed by the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 8190/MUM/2025[2023-24]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai04 Mar 2026AY 2023-24

Bench: Shri Narender Kumar Choudhry & Shri Jagadishassessment Year: 2020-21 & Assessment Year: 2022-23 & Assessment Year: 2023-24 Income Tax Officer- Vs. Reserve Bank Officers Co- 26(1)(1), Mumbai Operative Credit Society Ltd. 3Rd Floor Amar Building, Sir P M Room No.254, 2Nd Floor Kautilya Road Fort, Mumbai-400001 Bhavan, Bkc, Mumbai-400051 Pan: Aaaar2789N (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By Shri Mandar Vaidya Department By Shri Annavaram Kosuri, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 02.03.2026 Date Of Pronouncement 04.03.2026

Section 143(3)Section 2(19)Section 80PSection 80P(2)(d)Section 80P(4)

made with co-operative banks, which are also co-operative societies within the meaning of Reserve Bank Officers Co-operative Credit Society Ltd. section 2(19) of the Act, is eligible for deduction under section 80P(2)(d). The Ld. CIT(A) followed the decision of the co-ordinate Bench ... operative bank, being registered under the Co-operative Societies Act, answers the description of a co-operative society as defined in section 2(19) of the Act. 10. We find that in assessee’s own case for earlier assessment years, the co-ordinate Bench of this Tribunal had an occasion

Income Tax Officer-26(1)(1), Mumbai vs. Reserve Bank Officers Co-Operative Credit Society Ltd., Mumbai

In the result, all the three appeals filed by the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 8189/MUM/2025[2022-23]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai04 Mar 2026AY 2022-23

Bench: Shri Narender Kumar Choudhry & Shri Jagadishassessment Year: 2020-21 & Assessment Year: 2022-23 & Assessment Year: 2023-24 Income Tax Officer- Vs. Reserve Bank Officers Co- 26(1)(1), Mumbai Operative Credit Society Ltd. 3Rd Floor Amar Building, Sir P M Room No.254, 2Nd Floor Kautilya Road Fort, Mumbai-400001 Bhavan, Bkc, Mumbai-400051 Pan: Aaaar2789N (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By Shri Mandar Vaidya Department By Shri Annavaram Kosuri, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 02.03.2026 Date Of Pronouncement 04.03.2026

Section 143(3)Section 2(19)Section 80PSection 80P(2)(d)Section 80P(4)

made with co-operative banks, which are also co-operative societies within the meaning of Reserve Bank Officers Co-operative Credit Society Ltd. section 2(19) of the Act, is eligible for deduction under section 80P(2)(d). The Ld. CIT(A) followed the decision of the co-ordinate Bench ... operative bank, being registered under the Co-operative Societies Act, answers the description of a co-operative society as defined in section 2(19) of the Act. 10. We find that in assessee’s own case for earlier assessment years, the co-ordinate Bench of this Tribunal had an occasion

Income Tax Officer-26(1)(1), Mumbai vs. Reserve Bank Officers Co-Operative Credit Society Ltd., Mumbai

In the result, all the three appeals filed by the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 8188/MUM/2025[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai04 Mar 2026AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri Narender Kumar Choudhry & Shri Jagadishassessment Year: 2020-21 & Assessment Year: 2022-23 & Assessment Year: 2023-24 Income Tax Officer- Vs. Reserve Bank Officers Co- 26(1)(1), Mumbai Operative Credit Society Ltd. 3Rd Floor Amar Building, Sir P M Room No.254, 2Nd Floor Kautilya Road Fort, Mumbai-400001 Bhavan, Bkc, Mumbai-400051 Pan: Aaaar2789N (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By Shri Mandar Vaidya Department By Shri Annavaram Kosuri, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 02.03.2026 Date Of Pronouncement 04.03.2026

Section 143(3)Section 2(19)Section 80PSection 80P(2)(d)Section 80P(4)

made with co-operative banks, which are also co-operative societies within the meaning of Reserve Bank Officers Co-operative Credit Society Ltd. section 2(19) of the Act, is eligible for deduction under section 80P(2)(d). The Ld. CIT(A) followed the decision of the co-ordinate Bench ... operative bank, being registered under the Co-operative Societies Act, answers the description of a co-operative society as defined in section 2(19) of the Act. 10. We find that in assessee’s own case for earlier assessment years, the co-ordinate Bench of this Tribunal had an occasion

Balaji Vividoddesha Souharda Sahakari Niyamitha, Hospet vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward No - 1, Hospet

The appeal is allowed, and the assessee is entitled to the deduction

ITA 2247/BANG/2025[2015 - 16]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore03 Mar 2026

Bench: Shri Prashant Maharishiassessment Year : 2015-16

For Appellant: Shri Likith Patel, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Ganesh R. Ghale, Standing Counsel
Section 143(3)Section 254Section 80PSection 80P(2)(a)

denied to the so called Co- operatives under the Souharda Act merely on hyper technicalities. The interpretation given by the revenue to section 2(19) is untenable. A harmonious reading of the said provisions would indicate that Co- Page 8 of 9 operative Society registered under the Co-operative Societies ... registered under the Souharda Act which is a State enactment would certainly be construed as co-operative society coming within the ambit of section 2(19) and so benefit of section 80P to the entities registered under the Souharda Act is available. 17. Since the assessee is registered under

Shri K.P. Magennavar Laxmi Credit Souharda Sahakari Sangh Ltd.Manjari., Chikodi vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-1, Nippani

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 33/PAN/2026[2015-2016]Status: DisposedITAT Panaji27 Feb 2026AY 2015-2016

Bench: Shri Pavan Kumar Gadalei T A. No.33/Pan/2026 (A.Y. 2015-16 ) Shri K.P.Magennavar Laxmi Vs I.T.O-Ward-1, Credit Souharda Sahakari Nemchand Building, . Sangh Limited, 747,Ashoknagar, 521,Laxmibuilding,Mainroad, Nipani-591237, Manjari, Chikodi, Karnataka. Belagavi-591213, Karnataka. Pan .No. Aabas3175N (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) Assessee By Shri.Jaykumar Patil.Ar Revenue By Smt.Thamba Mahendra.Sr.Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing 25.02.2026 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement 27.02.2026 Order Per Pavan Kumar Gadale, Jm: The Assessee Has Filed The Appeal Against The Order Of Addl/Jcit(A)-7 Mumbai Passed U/Se 143(3) & U/Sec250 Of The Act. The Assessee Has Raised The Grounds Of Appeal Challenging The Order Of The Cit(A) Sustaining The Denial Of Claim Of Deduction U/Sec80P(2)(A)(I) Of The Ac & Without Prejudice Alternate Relief U/Sec80P(2)(D) Of The Act On Interest Income From Cooperative Banks & Scheduled Banks. 2. The Brief Facts Of The Case Are That, The Assessee Souhard Credit Cooperative Society Is Engaged In Providing

Section 80P(2)(a)Section 80P(2)(d)

IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “SMC” BENCH PANAJI BEFORE SHRI PAVAN KUMAR GADALE, JUDICIAL MEMBER I T A. No.33/PAN/2026

Sewa Sahakari Samiti Sirri, Balod vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-1(3), Bhilai

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 109/RPR/2026[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur27 Feb 2026AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Partha Sarathi Chaudhuryआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.109/Rpr/2026 िनधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2016-17 Sewa Sahkari Samiti Sirri, Village & Post:Sirri, Tehsil Gunderdehi, District Balod, Chhattsigarh, 491221 Pan: Aagas8961H .......अपीलाथ" / Appellant बनाम / V/S.

For Appellant: Mr. Vinit Kumar Jain, CAFor Respondent: None (Petition filed)
Section 80PSection 80P(2)Section 80P(2)(a)

operative bank, which is a 8 Sewa Sahkari Samiti, Sirri Vs. Income-Tax Officer, Bhilai registered co-operative society as per section 2(19) of the Act, defining co-operative society to mean a co-operative society registered under the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912 or under

Vrihtakar Seva Sahakari Samiti Maryadit Surgi, Rajnandgaon vs. Income Tax Officer-1, Rajnandgaon

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 105/RPR/2026[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur26 Feb 2026AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Partha Sarathi Chaudhuryआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.105/Rpr/2026 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year : 2018-19

For Appellant: Shri Rakesh Dhody, CAFor Respondent: Dr. Priyanka Patel, Sr. DR
Section 80Section 80P(2)Section 80P(2)(a)Section 80P(2)(d)

operative society on interest income on investments/deposits parked with a co-operative bank, which is a registered co-operative society as per section 2(19) of the Act, defining co-operative society to mean a co- operative society registered under the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912 or under

Valencia Co Operative Housing Society Limited, Mumbai vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax 41(1)(1), Mumbai

Accordingly, Ground No. 1 & 2 raised by the Assessee are allowed

ITA 8366/MUM/2025[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai26 Feb 2026AY 2020-21

Bench: IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “F” BENCH, MUMBAI SHRI RAHUL CHAUDHARY, JUDICIAL MEMBER SHRI BIJAYANANDA PRUSETH, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER ITA No.8366/MUM/2025 (Assessment Year:2020-2021) Valencia Co. Operative Housing Society Limited Ground Floor, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai - 400076. Maharashtra [PAN: AAAAV0809P] Deputy Commissioner of Income-tax, Circle, 41(1)(1), Mumbai Kautilya Bhavan, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai - 400051. Maharashtra. Appearance For the Appellant/

For Appellant: Shri Rajeev KhandelwalFor Respondent: Shri Nakul Agrawal
Section 143(1)Section 154Section 80PSection 80P(2)(d)

2)(d) of the Act as the aforesaid co-operative bank would continue to be a co-operative society as defined in Section 2(19) of the Act. 12. Our above view, draws support from the decision of Mumbai Bench of the Tribunal in the case of Kaliandas Udyog Bhavan

Horizon Co Operative Housing Society Limited, Mumbai vs. ITO Ward 21(2)(4), Mumbai

In the result, both the appeals filed by the assessee stand allowed

ITA 8469/MUM/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai25 Feb 2026AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla () & Shri Girish Agrawal ()

Section 143(3)Section 2(19)Section 80PSection 80P(1)Section 80P(2)(d)Section 80P(4)

2)(d) in respect of such interest income. 4. The Ld. AO, after referring to the definition of “co-operative society” under section 2(19) and examining the provisions of section 80P(4), observed that the legislature has drawn a distinction between a co-operative bank and a co-operative ... investments, and (ii) such investments should be with any other Co-operative Society. Further, the term co-operative society? is defined under section 2(19) of the Act as under: "(19) "co-operative society" means a co-operative society registered under the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912 (2

Horizon Co-Operative Housing Society Limted, Mumbai vs. ITO Ward 21(1)(4), Mumbai

ITA 8468/MUM/2025[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai25 Feb 2026AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla () & Shri Girish Agrawal () Ι.Τ.Α. Νο. 8468 & 8469/Mum/2025

Section 143(3)Section 2(19)Section 80PSection 80P(1)Section 80P(2)(d)Section 80P(4)

2)(d) in respect of such interest income. 4. The Ld. AO, after referring to the definition of “co-operative society" under section 2(19) and examining the provisions of section 80P(4), observed that the legislature has drawn a distinction between a co-operative bank and a co-operative ... investments, and (ii) such investments should be with any other Co-operative Society. Further, the term co-operative society? is defined under section 2(19) of the Act as under: "(19) "co-operative society" means a co-operative society registered under the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912 (2

Bardc Bank, Bhatkal vs. National E-Assessment Centre, Delhi

In the result, the two appeals filed by the assessee are partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 297/PAN/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Panaji17 Feb 2026AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Pavan Kumar Gadale & Shri G D Padmahshalii T A. Nos.296 & 297/Pan/2024 (A.Y. 2017-18 & 2018-19) Bardc Bank Bhatkal, Ito-Ward-1, Vs Pld Bank, Main Road, Santerikrupa, . Uttara Kannada, Kaigaroad, Bhatkal S.O. Habbuwada, Karnataka-581320. Karwar-581306, Karnataka. Pan .No. Aaaap1731G (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent)

Section 80P(2)(a)

IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL PANAJI BENCH PANAJI BEFORE SHRI PAVAN KUMAR GADALE, JUDICIAL MEMBER & SHRI G D PADMAHSHALI

Bardc Bank, Bhatkal vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward - 1, Karwar

In the result, the two appeals filed by the assessee are partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 296/PAN/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Panaji17 Feb 2026AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Pavan Kumar Gadale & Shri G D Padmahshalii T A. Nos.296 & 297/Pan/2024 (A.Y. 2017-18 & 2018-19) Bardc Bank Bhatkal, Ito-Ward-1, Vs Pld Bank, Main Road, Santerikrupa, . Uttara Kannada, Kaigaroad, Bhatkal S.O. Habbuwada, Karnataka-581320. Karwar-581306, Karnataka. Pan .No. Aaaap1731G (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent)

Section 80P(2)(a)

IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL PANAJI BENCH PANAJI BEFORE SHRI PAVAN KUMAR GADALE, JUDICIAL MEMBER & SHRI G D PADMAHSHALI

Shri Hanuman Credit Souharda Sahakari Sangh Ltd, Belagavi vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward - 1, Nippani

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 235/PAN/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Panaji16 Feb 2026AY 2017-18

Bench: SHRI PAVAN KUMAR GADALE (Judicial Member)

Section 80P(2)(a)

IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “SMC” BENCH PANAJI BEFORE SHRI PAVAN KUMAR GADALE, JUDICIAL MEMBER I T A. No.235/PAN/2025

Shree Mahila Credit Souhard Sahakari Sangh Niyamit, Belagavi vs. ITO Ward 1 Belagavi, Belagavi

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 116/PAN/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Panaji13 Feb 2026AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Pavan Kumar Gadale & Shri G D Padmahshalii T A. No.116/Pan/2024 (A.Y. 2017-18) Shree Mahila Credit Souhard Vs Ito-Ward-2, Sahakari Sangh Niyamit, Feroj Khimjibhai Cpx, . Shop.No.3, Maruti Complex, Civil Hospital Road 2 Nd Railway Gate, Tilakwadi, Belagavi-590001. Belgaum-500006, Karnataka. Karnataka. . Pan .No. Aabas9244A (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) Assessee By Shri.Pramod Y Vaidya.Ar Revenue By Smt.Rijula Uniyal.Sr.Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing 09.02.2026 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement 13.02.2026 Order Per Pavan Kumar Gadale, Jm: The Appeal Is Filed By The Assesse Against The Order Of The Nfac/Cit(A) Passed U/Sec 143(3) & U/Sec 250 Of The Act. The Assessee Has Raised The Grounds Of Appeal Challenging The Order Of The Cit(A) Partially Sustaining The Denial Of Claim Of Deduction U/Sec80P(2)(A)(I) Of The Act Made By The Assessing Officer & Without Prejudice Alternate Relief U/Sec80P(2)(D) Of The Act & Sustaining Denial Of Deduction Of Interest On Income Tax Refund Under Section 80P(2)(A)(I) Of The Act.

Section 80P(2)(a)Section 80P(2)(d)

IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL PANAJI BENCH PANAJI BEFORE SHRI PAVAN KUMAR GADALE, JUDICIAL MEMBER & SHRI G D PADMAHSHALI

Shree Keshav Co Op Credit Society Ltd, Junagadh vs. The DCIT/ACIT, Cir 1(1), Rajkot

In the result, both appeals filed by the assessee, are allowed

ITA 794/RJT/2025[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot12 Feb 2026AY 2020-21

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini & Dr. Dinesh Mohan Sinha

For Appellant: Shri D. M. Rindani, ARFor Respondent: Shri Dheeraj Kumar Gupta, Sr. DR
Section 143(3)Section 80P(2)Section 80P(2)(a)Section 80P(2)(d)

interest received from co-operative bank is not eligible for deduction. We have noted that definition of “co-operative society” as mentioned in section 2(19) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 does not make any exclusion about co-operative bank. We note that in order to become

Shree Keshav Co Op Credit Society Ltd, Junagadh vs. The DCIT/ACIT, Cir - 1(1), Rajkot

In the result, both appeals filed by the assessee, are allowed

ITA 793/RJT/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot12 Feb 2026AY 2018-19

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini & Dr. Dinesh Mohan Sinha

For Appellant: Shri D. M. Rindani, ARFor Respondent: Shri Dheeraj Kumar Gupta, Sr. DR
Section 143(3)Section 80P(2)Section 80P(2)(a)Section 80P(2)(d)

interest received from co-operative bank is not eligible for deduction. We have noted that definition of “co-operative society” as mentioned in section 2(19) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 does not make any exclusion about co-operative bank. We note that in order to become

Everest Grande Commercial Premises Co-Op. Society Ltd, Mumbai vs. ITO, 24 (1)(1), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal by the assessee is allowed

ITA 8609/MUM/2025[2022-23]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai11 Feb 2026AY 2022-23

Bench: Shri Vikram Singh Yadavshri Sandeep Singh Karhaileverest Grande Commercial Premises Co- Op. Society Ltd Cts 46/34, Plot 3A Everest Grande Society, Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri Kurla Road, ............... Appellant Andheri (East), Mumbai- 400093 Pan: Aaaae5455A

For Appellant: Shri N. R AgrawalFor Respondent: Shri Pravin Salunkhe, Sr. DR
Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 144BSection 250Section 3Section 80PSection 80P(2)(d)Section 80P(4)

investments, and (ii) such investments should be with any other Co- operative Society. Further, the term “co-operative society” is defined under section 2(19) of the Act as under: "(19) "co-operative society" means a co-operative society registered under the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912 (2

Surendranagar District Co Op Producers Union Limited, Surendranagar vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Surendranagar Circle

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 429/RJT/2025[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot10 Feb 2026AY 2014-15

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini & Dr. Dinesh Mohan Sinhaआयकरअपीलसं./Ita No. 429/Rjt/2025 ("नधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year: (2014-15) Surendranagar District Co. Op. Acit, Circle, Producers Union Ltd. Vs. Surendranagar-363035 Plot No.249, Phase 2 Gidc Market Yard Circle, Sursagar Dairy, Wadhwan Road, Surendranagar-363035 (Guj) "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaaas8375B (अपीलाथ"/Assessee) (""यथ"/Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Kalpesh Doshi, Ld. Ar Respondent By : Shri Abhimanyu Singh Yadav, Ld. Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing : Heard On 09/10/2025, Refixed For Clarification On 03.11.2025 & Finally Heard On 02.02.2026 : 10/02/2026 Date Of Pronouncement Order Per, Dr. Arjun Lal Saini, A.M.:

For Appellant: Shri Kalpesh Doshi, Ld. ARFor Respondent: Shri Abhimanyu Singh Yadav, Ld. Sr. DR
Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 234ASection 250Section 271(1)(c)Section 80P(2)(b)Section 80P(2)(d)

interest received from co-operative bank is not eligible for deduction. We have noted that definition of “co-operative society” as mentioned in section 2(19) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 does not make any exclusion about co-operative bank. We note that in order to become

Aurangabad Division Life Insurance Employees Co-Op Credit Society Ltd, Auranbad vs. ITO, Ward-1(1), Aurangabad

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 3175/PUN/2025[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Pune10 Feb 2026AY 2020-21

Bench: Dr.Dipak P. Ripote & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपऩल सं. / Ita No.3175/Pun/2025 निर्धारण वषा / Assessment Year: 2020-21 Aurangabad Divison Life V The Income Tax Officer, Insurance Employees Co-Op S Ward-1(1), Aurangabad. Credit Society Ltd., 11, Jeevan Prakash, Lic Office Building Adalat Road, Kranti Chowk, Aurangabad -431005 Pan: Aaaaa2245A Appellant/ Assessee Respondent /Revenue Assessee By Ca Payal Rathi (Virtual) Revenue By Shri Sadananda – Jcit Date Of Hearing 09/02/2026 Date Of Pronouncement 10/02/2026 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am: This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of Ld.Commissioner Of Income Tax(Appeal)[Nfac], Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 For The A.Y.2020-21 Dated 24.09.2025 Emanating From The Assessment Order Passed Under Section 143(3) Read With Section 144B Of The Income Tax Act, 1961

Section 143(3)Section 144BSection 250Section 56Section 66Section 80PSection 80P(2)(a)

Secondly, for purposes of eligibility for deduction, the assessee must be a "co-operative society". A co-operative society is defined in Section 2(19) of the IT Act, as being a co-operative society registered either under the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912 or under any other

Hiriadka Souharda Sahakari (Ni), Udupi vs. ITO-Ward 1&Tps, Aadi Udupi

In the result, Appeal filed by the Assessee is allowed

ITA 1966/BANG/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore09 Feb 2026AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Prashant Maharishi, Vice – & Shri Soundararajan K.Assessment Year :2017-18 M/S. Hiriadka Souhadra Sahakari (Ni), Post Office Main Road, The Income Tax Officer, Hiriadka, Udupi, Ward-1& Tps, Vs. Karnataka – 576 113. Udupi. Pan: Aabah2220H Appellant Respondent

For Appellant: Shri Ravindra Poojary, Advocate
Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 56Section 80PSection 80P(2)(a)Section 80P(2)(d)

operative society registered under the Karnataka Souhadra Sahakari Act, 1997 would be considered as a co-operative society within the ambit of section 2(19) and thus, would be entitled to claim deduction u/s. 80P of the Act. In view of this, we do not find that the Assessee