“Section 10(2)(vi)”
The decision most relied on for Section 10(2)(vi) is American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute v. CBDT (301 ITR 86), cited in 111 judgments on BharatTax.
Leading authorities on Section 10(2)(vi)
An educational institution is eligible for exemption under Section 10(23C)(vi) if it exists solely for educational purposes, even if it generates incidental profits. The mere existence of profit does not disqualify an institution from exemption.
An educational institution qualifies for exemption under Section 10(23C)(vi) if its predominant object is solely education and not to earn profit. The mere generation of a surplus or profit from imparting education does not, by itself, disentitle it from the exemption, provided the income is applied for its educational objects.
An institution systematically teaching music or arts qualifies as an 'educational institution' and is eligible for exemption under Section 10(23C)(vi), even if it is not recognized by any university or Board and does not award its own degrees or certificates.
The Commissioner of Income Tax (CIT) has no power to cancel registration granted under Section 12A of the Income Tax Act retrospectively, especially when there is no express provision in the Act for such cancellation and the order is quasi-judicial in nature.
Assessments made under Section 153A are invalid if they are not based on material specifically unearthed during a search action on the assessee, and the absence of such incriminating evidence negates the justification for such assessments.
Deductions under Chapter VI-A of the Income Tax Act, such as Section 80-IA, are to be calculated and allowed with reference to the assessee's gross total income, not just business income.
Sanction for prosecution under Section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is required for public servants who were or are in service, distinguishing it from Section 19 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, which does not require sanction for those who have ceased to be public servants.
The proviso to Section 2(15) of the Income Tax Act cannot be invoked against city improvement trusts if their activities are not in the nature of trade, commerce, or business, even if they generate surplus or sell developed plots.