“Section 10(23)(c)”
The decision most relied on for Section 10(23)(c) is CIT v. Bar Council of Maharashtra (130 ITR 28), cited in 74 judgments on BharatTax.
Leading authorities on Section 10(23)(c)
An organization’s purpose qualifies as 'general public utility' under section 2(15) if its primary objective is charitable, even if it incidentally benefits a specific group or generates some profit, provided the dominant motive is not profit-making. Such an entity is eligible for exemptions under the Act.
If a property is not let out at all, notional income must be computed, and the benefit of section 23(1)(c) (vacancy allowance) cannot be extended. However, section 23(1)(c) can apply to properties let out for two or more years that remain vacant for the entire previous year.
Revisional jurisdiction under section 263 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, cannot be exercised beyond a period of two years from the date of the order sought to be revised. This applies to orders passed under section 143(1) and issues not considered during reassessment proceedings under section 143(3)/147.