“Section 13(1)(d)(ii)”
The decision most relied on for Section 13(1)(d)(ii) is GSI India v. DGIT (Exemption) (360 ITR 138), cited in 51 judgments on BharatTax.
Leading authorities on Section 13(1)(d)(ii)
Charging fees, even when having regard to the economic status of beneficiaries, is permissible for the sustenance of charitable activities, provided it is necessary for operation and running expenses and does not amount to carrying on trade or commerce. This applies even after the introduction of the proviso to Section 2(15) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
The proviso to section 2(15) should not be invoked to deny exemption to a sports organization if its activities are not predominantly in the nature of trade, commerce, or business.
The income of a society for mutual benefits of its members is exempt from tax, as demonstrated in this case concerning a cooperative bank.
A reassessment order is invalid if the Assessing Officer initiates proceedings based on an alleged transaction but makes no addition to income in respect of that specific transaction in the final assessment order. The reassessment order must be based on actual findings, not merely on initial suspicions that are not substantiated.