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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)

DCIT, Chennai vs. The Willingdon Charitable Trust, Chennai

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

ITA 587/CHNY/2015[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai14 Oct 2022AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.587/Chny/2015 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2011-12 The Deputy Commissioner Of Vs. M/S. The Willingdon Charitable Trust, Income Tax (Exemptions), Chennai Rani Seethai Hall, No. 603, Anna Salai, Circle, Aayakar Bhavan, Annexe Chennai 600 006. Building, Iii Floor, 121, M.G. Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034. [Pan:Aaatt0683N] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri D. Hema Bhupal, Jcit ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Shri S. Sridhar, Advocate सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 03.08.2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 14.10.2022 आदेश /O R D E R Per V. Durga Rao: This Appeal Filed By The Revenue Is Directed Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) 17, Chennai, Dated 12.12.2014 Relevant To The Assessment Year 2011-12. The Revenue Has Raised The Following Grounds: Ground No.1 1. The Order Of The Learned Cit (A) Is Contrary To The Law & Facts Of The Case. Ground No:2: 2.1 The Id Cit(A) Erred In Holding That The Assessee Is Eligible For Exemption U/S 11 Of The Act & Not Hit By The Amended Provisions Of Sec.2(15) Of The Act, Under The Object Of "General Public Utility".

For Appellant: Shri D. Hema Bhupal, JCITFor Respondent: Shri S. Sridhar, Advocate
Section 11Section 2(15)

payment of service tax by the assessee, under the category of "mandap-keeper services", brings it within the ambit of the provisos to Section 2(15) of the I.T. Act, 1961. Ground No.5: 5.1 The Id. CIT (A) erred in holding that the "predominant activities" of the assessee are "charitable ... examined by the Assessing Officer, but such observations would not have any relevance after insertion of two provisos to section 2(15) of the I.T. Act, 3 I.T.A. No. 587/Chny/15 1961, w.e.f. 01.04.2009 as the decision in the aforesaid case related to A.Y 1995-96 to A.Y 2005-06. Ground

Maharashtra Housing & Area Development Authority, Mumbai vs. Asst CIT (E) 2(1), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 5597/MUM/2017[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai12 Oct 2022AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm & Shri S. Rifaur Rahman, Am आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.5597/Mum/2017 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2013-14) Maharashtra Housing & Acit (Exemption)-2(1) बिधम/ Area Development Piramal Chambers, Vs. Office Of Finance Lalbaug, Mumbai- Controller, Mhada, 4Th 400012. Floor, Griha Nirman Bhavan, Kala Nagar, Bandra (E), Mumbai- 400051. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aaajm0344H (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Nishant Thakkar/Ms. Jasmine Amalsadvala Revenue By: Shri S. H. Usmani (Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 19/09/2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 12/10/2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: This Is An Appeal Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-01, Mumbai Dated 28.06.2017 For Assessment Year 2013-14. 2. The Grounds Of Appeal Preferred By Assessee Are As Under: - “1.0 Denial Of Exemption Under S. 11 The Learned Cit(A) Erred On Facts & Circumstances Of The Case & In Law In Upholding The Assessment Order Appealed Against Denying Exemption Under S.11 Of The Act. Relief Claimed: The Appellant Be Granted Exemption Under S.11 Of The Act. 2.0 Engaged In Business:

For Appellant: Shri Nishant Thakkar/Ms. JasmineFor Respondent: Shri S. H. Usmani (DR)
Section 11(1)(a)Section 11(2)Section 234B

exemption claimed by the assessee u/s 11 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (hereinafter “the Act”) on the ground that proviso to Section 2(15) of the Act is applicable to the assessee. 4. At the outset, the Ld. Counsel for the assessee submitted that the aforesaid issue is covered ... subject to exemption in the manner laid down in Section 11 to 13 of the Act. But in AY. 2009-10, proviso to Section 2(15) of the Act was inserted w.e.f 01.04.2009, whereby a restriction has been imposed on the trusts/assessee carrying out general public utility. Citing this proviso