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The decision most relied on for proviso to section 2(15) is ACIT v. Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (143 Taxmann.com 278), cited in 390 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on proviso to section 2(15)

ACIT v. Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority
143 Taxmann.com 278 · 2022 · Supreme Court
390
citing judgments

If activities for the advancement of general public utility are carried on as a business, income from such activities is not exempt under Section 11, even if the profits are utilized for the main charitable object. The argument that profits from general public utility activities can be ploughed back to charity to maintain exemption is not a good law.

India Trade Promotion Organization v. DGIT(Exemption)
371 ITR 333 · 2015 · High Court
128
citing judgments

An institution engaged in the advancement of general public utility retains its charitable character and eligibility for exemptions under Section 11 or approval under Section 10(23C)(iv) provided profit is not its predominant motive, even if it generates incidental surpluses or collects fees.

Khoday Distilleries Ltd. v. State of Karnataka
10 SCC 304 · 1996 · Reported
123
citing judgments

A 'trade' is primarily defined as the exchange of goods for goods or money, and secondarily as a business carried on with a view to profit. The term 'business' is more comprehensive than 'trade', encompassing manufacturing activities.

362 ITR 539 (Gujarat) (d) Institute of Chartered Accountants of India v. DGIT
347 ITR 99 · 2012 · High Court
112
citing judgments

The broad definition of 'business' should not be applied when interpreting the proviso to Section 2(15) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, as the object and purpose of the section must be considered.

Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority v. ACIT
396 ITR 323 · 2017 · High Court
108
citing judgments

Development authorities can continue to be regarded as existing for a 'Charitable Purpose' under Section 2(15) of the Income Tax Act, even after the introduction of the proviso to that section. The contention that such authorities automatically lose their charitable status due to the proviso is incorrect.

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) v. DGIT (Exemptions)
358 ITR 91 · 2013 · High Court
80
citing judgments

An institution carrying out charitable objects, such as education or advancement of general public utility, does not lose its Section 11 exemption merely by collecting fees for activities like campus placements or educational guidance, as this does not constitute carrying on a business.

DIT v. Sabarmati Gaushala Trust
362 ITR 539 · 2014 · High Court
63
citing judgments

Activities of a trust established for the advancement of general public utility do not constitute a 'business' activity if undertaken without private motive, thus qualifying for exemption under Section 11 read with Section 2(15), even when charging fees or receiving consideration.

Commissioner of Sales Tax v. Sai Publication Fund
258 ITR 70 · 2002 · Supreme Court
62
citing judgments

If a charitable organization's dominant activity is not business, then any incidental or ancillary activity performed to achieve its main object will also not be considered 'business,' even if it generates income, provided the primary activity is not driven by a profit intent.

Judgments citing proviso to section 2(15)

Incometax Officer, Exemption- Ward-2, Chennai. vs. Tamil Nadu Advocates Welfare Fund, Chennai

In the result, appeals filed by the revenue for assessment years 2013-14 and 2014-15 are dismissed

ITA 700/CHNY/2024[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai24 Jul 2024AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri, Hon’Ble & Shri S. R. Raghunatha, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 699 & 700/Chny/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2013-14 & 2014-15 Income Tax Officer Tamilnadu Advocate Welfare V. (Exemptions), Fund, High Court Campus, Ward-3, High Court, Chennai. Chennai – 600 104. [Pan: Aaatt-6317-K] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Shri. D. Hema Bhupal, Jcit : Shri. M.K. Rangaswamy, Ca ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 04.07.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 24.07.2024 आदेश /O R D E R Per S. R. Raghunatha:

For Appellant: Shri. D. Hema Bhupal, JCIT
Section 11Section 13(8)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 2Section 2(15)Section 6(2)

Assessing Officer on 23.03.2016 u/s. 143(3) of the Act, by denying the exemption u/s. 11 of the Act by invoking the proviso to section 2(15) of the Act for the reason that the assessee has involved in the nature of trade or business by selling the welfare funds ... sale of welfare fund stamps to the members as well as general public that overriding the profit motive is inconsonance with first proviso to section 2(15) of the Act. The ld.CIT(A) failed to appreciate that the assessee has received an amount of Rs.1.53 crores in the form

Incometax Officer, Chennai vs. Tamil Nadu Advocate Welfare Fund, Chennai

In the result, appeals filed by the revenue for assessment years 2013-14 and 2014-15 are dismissed

ITA 699/CHNY/2024[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai24 Jul 2024AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri, Hon’Ble & Shri S. R. Raghunatha, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 699 & 700/Chny/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2013-14 & 2014-15 Income Tax Officer Tamilnadu Advocate Welfare V. (Exemptions), Fund, High Court Campus, Ward-3, High Court, Chennai. Chennai – 600 104. [Pan: Aaatt-6317-K] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Shri. D. Hema Bhupal, Jcit : Shri. M.K. Rangaswamy, Ca ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 04.07.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 24.07.2024 आदेश /O R D E R Per S. R. Raghunatha:

For Appellant: Shri. D. Hema Bhupal, JCIT
Section 11Section 13(8)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 2Section 2(15)Section 6(2)

Assessing Officer on 23.03.2016 u/s. 143(3) of the Act, by denying the exemption u/s. 11 of the Act by invoking the proviso to section 2(15) of the Act for the reason that the assessee has involved in the nature of trade or business by selling the welfare funds ... sale of welfare fund stamps to the members as well as general public that overriding the profit motive is inconsonance with first proviso to section 2(15) of the Act. The ld.CIT(A) failed to appreciate that the assessee has received an amount of Rs.1.53 crores in the form

Canara Bank Golden Jubilee Staff Welafare Fund, Bangalore vs. Commissioner of Income Tax(Exemptions), Bangalore

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 1034/BANG/2024[NA]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore22 Jul 2024

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Shri Prakash Chand Yadavcanara Bank Golden Jubilee The Commissioner Of Income- Staff Welfare Fund Tax (Exemption) Vs. No.14 Naveen Complex Bangalore. M.G.Road Bangalore – 560 001. Pan: Aaatc1435H. (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant By: Sri.C.Ramesh, Ca Respondent By: Sri.D.K.Mishra, Cit-Dr Date Of Date Of Hearing : 16.07.2024 Pronouncement: 22.07.2024 O R D E R Per Prakash Chand Yadav, Jm : The Present Appeal Of The Assessee Is Arising From The Order Of The Learned Cit(Exemption), Bangalore Dated 27Th March, 2024 Having Din & Order No.Itba/Exm/F/Exn45/2023-24/ 1063440703(1).

For Appellant: Sri.C.Ramesh, CAFor Respondent: Sri.D.K.Mishra, CIT-DR
Section 12ASection 2(15)

large and hence the assessee cannot be said to be a society engaged in charitable activities. The ld.CIT(E) referred to the proviso of section 2(15) of the Act and held that the assessee is not engaged in advancement of the object of general public utility. 4. Aggrieved with ... large is entitled for the registration of 12AB. Reliance can be placed on the following judgments and the restrictions imposed in proviso to section 2(15) would come into play only when the society is carrying out any activity in the nature of trade, commerce or business. A reference