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“Section 2(15)”

Section References (mined)Section 2Section 2(15)1,405 judgments

The decision most relied on for Section 2(15) is 279 ITR 331/149 Taxman 15 (Guj.); 5. CIT v. Sabari Enterprises (298 ITR 141), cited in 706 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on Section 2(15)

279 ITR 331/149 Taxman 15 (Guj.); 5. CIT v. Sabari Enterprises
298 ITR 141 · 2008 · High Court
706
citing judgments

Employee contributions to provident fund or ESI, even if deposited after the due date specified in the respective welfare statutes, are allowable as a deduction under Section 36(1)(va) if paid before the due date for filing the income-tax return. This judgment aligns the treatment of employee contributions with employer contributions under Section 43B.

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.

Addl. CIT v. Surat Art Silk Cloth Manufacturers Association
121 ITR 1 · 1980 · Supreme Court
328
citing judgments

A charitable institution, whose predominant object is general public utility, can engage in non-charitable activities yielding incidental profits, provided these profits are deployed to achieve the dominant charitable object. A subsidiary object, if ancillary to the primary charitable purpose, does not negate the institution's charitable character.

Sole Trustee, Loka Shikshana Trust v. CIT
101 ITR 234 · 1975 · Supreme Court
323
citing judgments

This case defines 'education' under Section 2(15) of the Income Tax Act as systematic instruction, schooling, or training given to the young for preparation for the work of life. It clarifies that 'education' in this context has a narrow meaning, not extending to every acquisition of further knowledge.

CIT v. Yokogawa India Ltd.
341 ITR 385 · 2012 · High Court
270
citing judgments

A provision for doubtful debts cannot be added back while computing book profits under Section 115JB of the Income-tax Act for Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) purposes.

CIT v. Andhra Chamber of Commerce
55 ITR 722 · 1965 · Supreme Court
167
citing judgments

An organization qualifies as having a charitable purpose if its primary object is the advancement of general public utility, even if its members receive incidental benefits. The existence of incidental non-charitable objects does not negate its charitable status.

Queen’s Educational Society v. CIT
372 ITR 699 · 2015 · Supreme Court
152
citing judgments

An educational institution that generates a surplus does not automatically lose its charitable status or cease to exist solely for educational purposes. This is true if the surplus is reinvested for its educational objectives, and the predominant object test determines if the institution's primary aim is education or profit.

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.

Judgments citing Section 2(15)

M/S Prayas Bahuddeshiya Samajik Sanstha, Nagpur vs. CIT Exemptions, Pune

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purpose

ITA 7/NAG/2020[00]Status: DisposedITAT Nagpur12 Sept 2023

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara & Dr. Dipak P. Ripoteआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.7/Nag/2020 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : - M/S.Prayas Bahudeshiya The Cit Exemption, Samajik Sanstha, Vs Pune. 246/247, Trikoni Maidan, Hanuman Nagar, Medical Road, Nagpur – 440009. Pan: Aafap 2641 G Appellant / Assessee Respondent / Revenue Assessee By Shri Kapil Hirani – Ca Revenue By Shri Kailash Kanojiya – Sr.Dr Date Of Hearing 31/08/2023 Date Of Pronouncement 12/09/2023 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am: This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of Ld.Commissioner Of Income Tax(Exemption), Pune Rejecting The Assessee’S Application For Registration Under Section 12Aa(1)(B)(Ii) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 Dated 29.11.2019. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal : “1. Whether On The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case The Cit(Exemptions), Pune Was Justified In Rejecting The Application Of M/S.Prayas Bahuddeshiya Samajik Sanstha [A]

Section 12ASection 2(15)

time of registration, ld.CIT(E) has to give a categorical finding whether the objects, activities of the assessee are charitable as per section 2(15) of the Act or not! In this case, the assessee is registered under Bombay Public Trust Act on 15.12.2014. Thus, assessee is in existence since

Vakrangee Foundation, Raipur vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemption), Raipur

ITA 196/RPR/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur12 Sept 2023AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood, Jm & Shri Arun Khodpia, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.196/Rpr/2023 िनधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2017-18 Vakrangee Foundation Vs Assessing Officer, 103, 1St Floor, Golden Park, Vip Exemption Circle, Estate, Vidhan Sabha Road, Raipur (Cg) Raipur (Cg) Pan: Aaaav8441K (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) .. (""यथ" / Respondent) िनधा"रती क" ओर से /Assessee By : Shri G.S.Agarwal, Ca राज"व क" ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Satya Parakash Sharma, Sr.Dr सुनवाई क" तार"ख / Date Of Hearing : 08/09/2023 घोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 12/09/2023

For Appellant: Shri G.S.Agarwal, CAFor Respondent: Shri Satya Parakash Sharma, Sr.DR
Section 12ASection 2(15)Section 250Section 271Section 271BSection 44A

that it is a educational institution running a CBSE Affiliated school since inception and imparting education is an activity for charitable purpose under section 2(15) of the Act therefore provision of section 44AB which relates to persons carrying on Business will not be apply in assessee’s case. Therefore ... assessee is earning profit, registration u/s 12AA of the Act was granted to the assessee from AY 2018-19, therefore provision of section 2(15) of Act as claimed by the assessee is not applicable during the year under consideration. Ld AO with such observation, imposed penalty u/s 271B

Worldwelfare Health Federation, Jaipur vs. Commissioner of Income Tax(Exemption), Jaipur

In the result the appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical

ITA 350/JPR/2023[2022-23]Status: DisposedITAT Jaipur12 Sept 2023AY 2022-23

Bench: Rejecting The Application For Registration U/S 12Ab. No Show Cause Notice Before The Rejection Of The Application Was Issued To The Assessee. 3. That The Ld. Cit(Exemption) Has Not Given Adequate Time For Submitting Responses To Notices U/S 133(6). Notices Were Issued On 24/03/2023 (Friday) To Three Parties & Without Waiting For Their Responses, The Order Of Rejection Was Issued On 28/03/2023 (Tuesday) In A Hurried Manner. 4. Appellant Craves The Right To Add, Alter, Modify Or Amend In Any Manner The Grounds Of Appeal On Or Before The Hearing.”

For Appellant: Sh. Praveen Saraswat (CA)For Respondent: Sh. Ajay Malik (CIT)
Section 12ASection 133(6)

Therefore, such receipts are receipts from trade and commerce and cannot be termed as charitable within the ambit of section 2(15) of the Act.” (Page No. 6 of the CIT order) Submission of the appellant: 1.1.1 Section 12AB (1) (b) (ii) lays down that: __________________________________________________________________ “after satisfying himself about ... Therefore, such receipts are receipts from trade and commerce and cannot be termed as charitable within the ambit of section 2(15) of the Act.” (Page No. 6 of the CIT order) 1.5.1 Whether `Medical research’ is `Medical Relief’ for being Charitable Purpose’ within the definition of Section 2(15