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The decision most relied on for section 12AA registration is ACIT v. Surat City Gymkhana (300 ITR 214), cited in 125 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on section 12AA registration

ACIT v. Surat City Gymkhana
300 ITR 214 · 2008 · Supreme Court
125
citing judgments

Once an institution receives registration under Section 12AA, the Assessing Officer must compute its income as per Section 11, focusing only on the application of income and not re-examining the charitable nature of its activities. The Supreme Court also clarified the meaning and scope of 'general public utility' under Section 2(15).

Ananda Social and Educational Trust v. CIT
426 ITR 340 · 2020 · Supreme Court
116
citing judgments

For registration under Section 12AA, the Commissioner (Exemptions) must examine the objects of the trust and the genuineness of its proposed activities, even if the trust has not yet commenced actual charitable activities or incurred expenditure.

CIT v. Parma Nand
268 ITR 172 · 2004 · High Court
81
citing judgments

Whether there was sufficient cause for delay in making applications for registration under section 12A and 80G is always a question of fact, and contumacious conduct by the assessee must be established for levying penalty under section 271C for non-deduction of TDS.

Hiralal Bhagwati v. CIT
246 ITR 188 · 2000 · High Court
71
citing judgments

Granting registration under Section 12A or Section 12AA for charitable trusts requires the Commissioner to genuinely examine the trust's objects and past activities; once such registration is granted, the Assessing Officer cannot subsequently deny tax benefits by re-examining the trust's objects.

CIT v. Lucknow Development Authority
265 CTR 433 · 2014 · High Court
52
citing judgments

Funds over which a Development Authority has no control, being used as per State Government directions, are not taxable in its hands. Registration under section 12A is also not conclusive, allowing revenue authorities to examine exemption claims under sections 11 to 13 and cancel registration under section 12AA(3).

Ahmedabad Rana Caste Association v. CIT
82 ITR 704 · 1971 · Supreme Court
51
citing judgments

An intention to benefit a section of the public, as distinguished from a special individual, is sufficient for a trust to be considered for charitable registration and exemptions. This applies even if the beneficiaries belong to a specific caste, community, or professional group, allowing the trust to qualify as serving a general public utility under Section 2(15).

Self Employers Institution v. CIT
247 ITR 18 · 2001 · High Court
47
citing judgments

The Commissioner is justified in rejecting an application for registration or recognition (e.g., under sections 12A, 12AA, or 80G) if there is no material to establish the genuineness of the trust's activities or if no charitable work has been undertaken during the relevant period.

Sree Anjaneya Medical Trust v. CIT
382 ITR 399 · 2016 · High Court
47
citing judgments

The registration of a trust under Section 12A or 12AA does not involve an examination of the trust's actual application of funds or the ethical background of its settlors. The proper stage for such an examination is during the assessment proceedings.

Judgments citing section 12AA registration

Bab-E-Rehmat Educational Society, Mumbra Thane vs. AO Exemtion Ward Thane, Quereshi Mansion

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

ITA 3119/MUM/2025[2023-24]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai24 Jun 2025AY 2023-24

Bench: Shri Vikram Singh Yadav, Am & Ms. Kavitha Rajagopal, Jm Bab-E-Rehmat Educational Society Ao Exemption Ward Thane Fakir Shah Baba Hill Road, Near Darul Falah, Near Sahil Hotel, Kausa, Vs. Mumbai – 400612. Pan/Gir No. Aabtb7190H (Appellant) : (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Himanshu Gandhi Respondent By : Shri Leyaqat Ali Aafaqui, Sr. Ar. Date Of Hearing : 23.06.2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 24.06.2025 O R D E R Per Kavitha Rajagopal, J M: This Appeal Has Been Filed By The Assessee, Challenging The Order Of The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) Addl/Jcit (A)-2, Bengaluru (‘Ld. Cit(A)’ For Short), Passed U/S.250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (‘The Act'), Pertaining To The Assessment Year (‘A.Y.’ For Short) 2023-24. 2. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal: 1) Rejection Of Approval Claimed U/S 12Aa Is Bad In Law Assessee Having Exemption Certificate U/S 12Aa Dated 25 April 2016, As Per Old Registration Process Once An Organization Obtains Section 12Aa Registration, The Validity Of The Registration Is Perpetual Unless It Is Cancelled Or Revoked By The Income Tax Department. Unlike Certain Registrations Requiring Periodic Renewal, Section 12Aa Of Income Tax Act Has No Expiration Date Or A Specific Time Limit. Which Is Valid For Life Time Of Society/Trust That Means Appellant Is Eligible For 12Aa Registration Till Cancellation Or Revoked By The Income Tax Department. Bad-E-Rehmat Educational Society

For Appellant: Shri Himanshu GandhiFor Respondent: Shri Leyaqat Ali Aafaqui, SR. AR
Section 11Section 12ASection 143Section 250

Assessee having Exemption certificate U/S 12AA dated 25 April 2016, as per Old Registration Process Once an organization obtains Section 12AA registration, the validity of the Registration is perpetual unless it is cancelled or revoked by the Income Tax Department. Unlike certain registrations requiring periodic renewal, Section 12AA of Income

St. Josephs Institute of Science and Technology Trust, Chennai vs. DCIT, Central Circle-1(3), Chennai

ITA 3297/CHNY/2024[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai06 Jun 2025AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri Jagadishआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.3293 & 3294/Chny/2024 निर्धारणवर्ष/Assessment Year: 2018-19 & 2020-21 St. Joseph'S Educational Trust, 56-C, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Sholinganallur, Chennai-600 119. [Pan: Aamts 3888 G] (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) V. The Dcit, Central Circle-1(3), Chennai. (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.3295 To 3297/Chny/2024 निर्धारणवर्ष/Assessment Year: 2018-19 To 2020-21 St. Joseph'S Institute Of Science & Technology Trust, 56-C, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Sholinganallur, Chennai-600 119. [Pan: Aahts 9943 B] (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) V. The Dcit, Central Circle-1(3), Chennai. (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) अपीलार्थी की ओर से/ Appellant By : Mr. V. Balaji, Ca & Mr. K.R. Vasudevan, Advocate By Virtual प्रत्यर्थी की ओर से / Respondent By : Ms. Anitha, Addl.Cit सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 04.04.2025 घोषणाकीतारीख / Date Of Pronouncement : 06.06.2025 :: 2 ::

For Appellant: Mr. V. Balaji, CA &For Respondent: Ms. Anitha, Addl.CIT
Section 11Section 12ASection 139(1)Section 143(1)Section 270ASection 271A

penalty levied u/s.270A of the Act 4. Brief facts are that the assessee is a public charitable trust formed on 02.04.2012 and enjoyed section 12AA registration w.e.f. 29.05.2012 vide registration dated 26.12.2012. The assessee is noted to be running an Engineering College and has claimed exemption u/s.11

St. Joshephs Institute of Science and Technology Trust, Chennai vs. DCIT, Central Circle-193), Chennai

ITA 3296/CHNY/2024[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai06 Jun 2025AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri Jagadishआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.3293 & 3294/Chny/2024 निर्धारणवर्ष/Assessment Year: 2018-19 & 2020-21 St. Joseph'S Educational Trust, 56-C, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Sholinganallur, Chennai-600 119. (Pan: Aamts 3888 G) (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) V. The Dcit, Central Circle-1(3), Chennai. (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.3295 To 3297/Chny/2024 निर्धारणवर्ष/Assessment Year: 2018-19 To 2020-21 St. Joseph'S Institute Of Science & Technology Trust, 56-C, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Sholinganallur, Chennai-600 119. [Pan: Aahts 9943 B] (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) V. The Dcit, Central Circle-1(3), Chennai. (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) अपीलार्थी की ओर से/ Appellant By : Mr. V. Balaji, Ca & Mr. K.R. Vasudevan, Advocate By Virtual प्रत्यर्थी की ओर से /Respondent By : Ms. Anitha, Addl.Cit सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 04.04.2025 घोषणाकीतारीख / Date Of Pronouncement : 06.06.2025 :: 2 ::

For Appellant: Mr. V. Balaji, CA &For Respondent: Ms. Anitha, Addl.CIT
Section 11Section 12ASection 139(1)Section 143(1)Section 270ASection 271A

penalty levied u/s.270A of the Act 4. Brief facts are that the assessee is a public charitable trust formed on 02.04.2012 and enjoyed section 12AA registration w.e.f. 29.05.2012 vide registration dated 26.12.2012. The assessee is noted to be running an Engineering College and has claimed exemption u/s.11

St. Josephs Educational Trust, Chennai vs. DCIT, Central Circle-193), Chennai

ITA 3294/CHNY/2024[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai06 Jun 2025AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri Jagadishआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.3293 & 3294/Chny/2024 निर्धारणवर्ष/Assessment Year: 2018-19 & 2020-21 St. Joseph'S Educational Trust, 56-C, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Sholinganallur, Chennai-600 119. [Pan: Aamts 3888 G] (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) V. The Dcit, Central Circle-1(3), Chennai. (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.3295 To 3297/Chny/2024 निर्धारणवर्ष/Assessment Year: 2018-19 To 2020-21 St. Joseph'S Institute Of Science & Technology Trust, 56-C, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Sholinganallur, Chennai-600 119. [Pan: Aahts 9943 B] (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) V. The Dcit, Central Circle-1(3), Chennai. (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) अपीलार्थी की ओर से/ Appellant By : Mr. V. Balaji, Ca & Mr. K.R. Vasudevan, Advocate By Virtual प्रत्यर्थी की ओर से /Respondent By : Ms. Anitha, Addl.Cit सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 04.04.2025 घोषणाकीतारीख / Date Of Pronouncement : 06.06.2025 :: 2 ::

For Appellant: Mr. V. Balaji, CA &For Respondent: Ms. Anitha, Addl.CIT
Section 11Section 12ASection 139(1)Section 143(1)Section 270ASection 271A

penalty levied u/s.270A of the Act 4. Brief facts are that the assessee is a public charitable trust formed on 02.04.2012 and enjoyed section 12AA registration w.e.f. 29.05.2012 vide registration dated 26.12.2012. The assessee is noted to be running an Engineering College and has claimed exemption u/s.11