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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)

Shree Amreli Modh Vanik Community Property, Amreli vs. The CIT-(Exemption), Ahmedabad

In the result, the grounds raised by the assessee are found devoid of merits and the same is hereby rejected

ITA 141/RJT/2019[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot22 Mar 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Granting Registration. The Assessee Has Not Replied To The Above Notice, After Two Reminders, The Assessee Submitted The Details Stating That The Trust Is Maintaining & Providing Property Prominently Known As “Modh Mahajan Vadi” To The Modh Mahajan & Other Communities People On Various Occasions Of Marriage, Social Gathering, Social Events, Lecturers Etc., Along With Other Charitable Activities For General Benefits Of Community & Public At Large & Regularly Complying All The Provisions Of The Bombay Public Trust Act, 1950, Including Filing Audit Reports & Giving Charity Contribution To The Charity Commissioner Regularly.

Section 12ASection 13(1)(b)Section 2(15)

very clear that the objects mention in PTR and activities of the trust cannot be termed as charitable within the meaning of section 2(15) of the LT. Act, 1961. This clearly indicates that the applicant does not have intention even to start charitable/religious activities Section 12AA makes it very ... Trust is meant for particular community namely “Amreli Modh Vanik” and the trust cannot be termed as charitable within the meaning of section 2(15) of the Act and against the provisions of Section 13(1)(b) of the Act. The assessee has not produced any documentary evidences in support

Kutch Mandap & Electrical Hires Association, Bhuj-Kutch vs. The CIT(Exemptions), Ahmedabad

The appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 200/RJT/2018[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot28 Feb 2023AY 2017-18

Bench: Mrs. Annapurna Gupta & Mrs. Madhumita Royिनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year: 2017-18 Kutch Mandap & Electrical Vs. The Commissioner Of Hirers Association, Income-Tax (Exemptions), Rajniketan Hall, New Station Ahmedabad Road,N Bhuj-Kutch Pan :Aadtk 1025 A अपीलाथ" अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) अपीलाथ" अपीलाथ" "" "" यथ" "" "" यथ" यथ"/ (Respondent) यथ" Assessee By : Shri Vimal Desai, Ar Revenue By : Shri Shramdeep Sinha, Cit-Dr सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 14.02.2023 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 28.02.2023 आदेश आदेश/O R D E R आदेश आदेश Per Annapurna Gupta: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of Learned Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Exemptions), Ahmedabad [Hereinafter Referred To As “Ld. Cit” For Short] Dated 28.02.2018 Denying Approval Under Section 80G(5) Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 [Hereinafter Referred To As "The Act" For Short]. 2. A Perusal Of The Order Of The Ld. Cit Reveals That The Application Of The Assessee For Registration Of The Trust Under Section 80G(5) Of The Act Was Rejected For The Reason That Form No. 10G Filed Alongwith The Application Was Incomplete Since It Did Not Provide Any Details Of The Activities Carried Out By The Assessee-Trust & Also For The Reason That The Details Of The Activities Carried Out By The Assessee-Trust During The Impugned Year Were Not Substantiated With Evidences. Paragraph No.5 Of The Ld. Cit’S Order Reveals The Above As Under:-

For Appellant: Shri Vimal Desai, ARFor Respondent: Shri Shramdeep Sinha, CIT-DR
Section 2(15)Section 80G(5)

Further, during FY 2017-18, the activities mainly include conducting seminars for which details of charitable activities carried out within the meaning of Section 2(15) of IT Act remain to be furnished for verification. Section 80G(5) rwR 11AA of Income Tax Rule 1962 makes it very clear that