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DAWOODI BOHRA MUSAFIRKHANA TRUST,KHAMBHAT vs. THE ITO, WARD (EXEMPTION), VADODARA

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

ITA 227/AHD/2021[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad03 May 2024AY 2016-17

Bench: Mrs. Annapurna Gupta & Shri Siddhartha Nautiyalिनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2016-17 Vs. Dawoodi Bohra Musafirkhana Income-Tax Officer, Trust, Ward (Exemption), 1, Dawoodi Bohra Musafirkhana, Vadodara Opp. Bus Stand, Khambhat, Gujarat-388620 Pan : Aaatd 2007 L अपीलाथ" अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) अपीलाथ" अपीलाथ" "" "" यथ" "" "" यथ" यथ"/ (Respondent) यथ" Assessee By : Shri Ankit Chokshi, Ar Revenue By : Shri Ashok Kumar Suthar, Sr Dr सुनवाई क" क" तारीख तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 08.02.2024 सुनवाई सुनवाई सुनवाई क" क" तारीख तारीख घोषणा क" क" तारीख तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 03.05.2024 घोषणा घोषणा घोषणा क" क" तारीख तारीख आदेश आदेश/O R D E R आदेश आदेश Per Annapurna Gupta:

For Appellant: Shri Ankit Chokshi, ARFor Respondent: Shri Ashok Kumar Suthar, Sr DR
Section 11Section 11(1)Section 11(1)(a)Section 11(1)(d)Section 12(1)Section 12A

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Deduction19
Section 143(2)15
Section 253(5)14
Section 250

5. During the impugned year the assessee had shown gross receipts of Rs.1,08,46,787/- and applied an amount of Rs.76,203/- for the objects of the Trust. The assessee had claimed exemption u/s 11(1)(d) of the Act of Rs.1,08,37,253/- on account of corpus donation received for construction of building. Further, since the assessee

SANDEEP MOHANRAJ SINGHI,AHMEDABAD vs. ACIT, CIRCLE4(2), AHMEDABAD, AHMEDABAD

In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 769/AHD/2024[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad07 Jan 2025AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar & Shri Narendra Prasad Sinhaassessment Year: 2018-19

Section 11Section 12ASection 143(3)Section 147Section 68

5 pertain to denial of exemption under Section 11 & 12 of the Act by invoking provisions of Section 13(1)(c) of the Act read with Section 13(3) of the Act. The Assessing Officer had denied the exemption under Section 11 & 12 of the Act for the reason that according to the Assessing Officer, the assessee was not engaged

SHRI BHAVNAGAR DASHASHRIMALI KANTHIBANDH (VAISHNAV) VANIK GNATI,BHAVNAGAR vs. THE CIT(EXEMPTION), AHMEDABAD

In the result, the appeal in ITA No

ITA 135/AHD/2025[NA]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad17 Nov 2025

Bench: Ms. Suchitra R. Kamble & Shri Makarand V.Mahadeokar

For Appellant: Shri Mohit Balani, AR
Section 12ASection 14Section 253(5)

253(5) of the Income- tax Act, 1961, is to be exercised in a liberal and justice-oriented manner so as to advance substantial justice rather than to defeat it on technical grounds. 2.5 The Hon’ble Supreme Court in Collector, Land Acquisition v. Mst. Katiji & Others [(1987) 167 ITR 471 (SC)] laid down the guiding principles ITA No.134

SHRI BHAVNAGAR DASHASHRIMALI KANTHIBANDH (VAISHNAV) VANIK GNATI,BHAVNAGAR vs. THE CIT(EXEMPTION), AHMEDABAD

ITA 134/AHD/2025[NA]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad17 Nov 2025

Bench: Ms. Suchitra R. Kamble & Shri Makarand V.Mahadeokar

For Appellant: Shri Mohit Balani, ARFor Respondent: Shri Rignesh Das, CIT-DR
Section 12ASection 14Section 253(5)

253(5) of the Income- tax Act, 1961, is to be exercised in a liberal and justice-oriented manner so as to advance substantial justice rather than to defeat it on technical grounds. 2.5 The Hon'ble Supreme Court in Collector, Land Acquisition v. Mst. Katiji & Others [(1987) 167 ITR 471 (SC)] laid down the guiding principles governing condonation

BRAHMAKSHATRIYA KANJI DAMJI HINDU SARVAJANIK DHARAMSHALA PALITANA,BHAVNAGAR vs. THE CIT(EXEMPTION), AHMEDABAD

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

ITA 744/AHD/2024[NA]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad09 Dec 2024

Bench: Dr. B.R.R. Kumar, Vice-Ms. Suchitra Kamble

For Appellant: Shri Mohit Balani, ARFor Respondent: Shri Aarsi Prasad, CIT-DR
Section 12Section 12ASection 12A(1)(ac)Section 13Section 13(1)(b)

trust and above referred objects, which are in the nature of charitable is restricted to benefit of a particular religious community or caste "Hindu" and therefore as per law laid down by the Hon’ble Apex court in the above referred cases, the provision of sec 13(1)(b) would be applicable and therefore the applicant/assessee would not be eligible

AADIJATI VIKAS PRAGATI MAHAMANDAL,VYARA vs. THE CIT(EXEMPTION), AHMEDABAD

In the result, both appeals are allowed for statistical purposes,

ITA 708/AHD/2025[NA]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad26 Jun 2025

Bench: S/Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar & Makarand V.Mahadeokar

For Respondent: Shri R.P. Rastogi, CIT
Section 12ASection 253(5)Section 80G(5)(iii)

section 253(5) of the Act, the Tribunal is required to adopt a liberal and justice-oriented approach, particularly in matters involving public charitable institutions which function with limited professional infrastructure. Considering the totality of circumstances and the material on record, we find that the explanation offered by the assessee in the affidavits dated 28.03.2025 and 09.06.2025 is both plausible

AADIJATI VIKAS PRAGATI MAHAMANDAL,VYARA vs. THE CIT(EXEMPTION), AHMEDABAD

In the result, both appeals are allowed for statistical purposes,

ITA 709/AHD/2025[NA]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad26 Jun 2025

Bench: S/Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar & Makarand V.Mahadeokar

For Respondent: Shri R.P. Rastogi, CIT
Section 12ASection 253(5)Section 80G(5)(iii)

section 253(5) of the Act, the Tribunal is required to adopt a liberal and justice-oriented approach, particularly in matters involving public charitable institutions which function with limited professional infrastructure. Considering the totality of circumstances and the material on record, we find that the explanation offered by the assessee in the affidavits dated 28.03.2025 and 09.06.2025 is both plausible

VADODARA URBAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY,VADODARA vs. THE ACIT, CIRCLE-2 (EXEMP), AHMEDABAD

In the result, the appeal of the Department is dismissed

ITA 344/AHD/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad29 Feb 2024AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed (Accountant Member), Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar (Judicial Member)

Section 11Section 11(1)Section 11(2)Section 11(5)Section 12ASection 143(3)Section 2(15)Section 22

253. In view of the foregoing discussion and analysis, the following conclusions are recorded regarding the interpretation of the changed definition of "charitable purpose" (w.e.f. 01.04.2009), as well as the later amendments, and other related provisions of the IT Act. I.T.A Nos. 342/Ahd/2023 & 5 Ors. A.Ys. 2016-17 to 2018-19 Page No 17 Vadodara Urban Development Authority vs. ACIT

JT.CIT(E),CIRCLE -2 AHMEDABAD, AHMEDABAD vs. VADODARA URBAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY , VADODARA

In the result, the appeal of the Department is dismissed

ITA 334/AHD/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad29 Feb 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed (Accountant Member), Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar (Judicial Member)

Section 11Section 11(1)Section 11(2)Section 11(5)Section 12ASection 143(3)Section 2(15)Section 22

253. In view of the foregoing discussion and analysis, the following conclusions are recorded regarding the interpretation of the changed definition of "charitable purpose" (w.e.f. 01.04.2009), as well as the later amendments, and other related provisions of the IT Act. I.T.A Nos. 342/Ahd/2023 & 5 Ors. A.Ys. 2016-17 to 2018-19 Page No 17 Vadodara Urban Development Authority vs. ACIT

VADODARA URBAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY,VADODARA vs. THE ACIT, CIRCLE-2 (EXEMP), AHMEDABAD

In the result, the appeal of the Department is dismissed

ITA 343/AHD/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad29 Feb 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed (Accountant Member), Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar (Judicial Member)

Section 11Section 11(1)Section 11(2)Section 11(5)Section 12ASection 143(3)Section 2(15)Section 22

253. In view of the foregoing discussion and analysis, the following conclusions are recorded regarding the interpretation of the changed definition of "charitable purpose" (w.e.f. 01.04.2009), as well as the later amendments, and other related provisions of the IT Act. I.T.A Nos. 342/Ahd/2023 & 5 Ors. A.Ys. 2016-17 to 2018-19 Page No 17 Vadodara Urban Development Authority vs. ACIT

VADODARA URBAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY,VADODARA vs. THE ACIT, CIRCLE-2 (EXEMP), AHMEDABAD

In the result, the appeal of the Department is dismissed

ITA 342/AHD/2023[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad29 Feb 2024AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed (Accountant Member), Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar (Judicial Member)

Section 11Section 11(1)Section 11(2)Section 11(5)Section 12ASection 143(3)Section 2(15)Section 22

253. In view of the foregoing discussion and analysis, the following conclusions are recorded regarding the interpretation of the changed definition of "charitable purpose" (w.e.f. 01.04.2009), as well as the later amendments, and other related provisions of the IT Act. I.T.A Nos. 342/Ahd/2023 & 5 Ors. A.Ys. 2016-17 to 2018-19 Page No 17 Vadodara Urban Development Authority vs. ACIT

JT.CIT(E), CIRCLE-2 AHMEDABAD, AHMEDABAD vs. VADODARA URBAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY , VADODARA

In the result, the appeal of the Department is dismissed

ITA 335/AHD/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad29 Feb 2024AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed (Accountant Member), Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar (Judicial Member)

Section 11Section 11(1)Section 11(2)Section 11(5)Section 12ASection 143(3)Section 2(15)Section 22

253. In view of the foregoing discussion and analysis, the following conclusions are recorded regarding the interpretation of the changed definition of "charitable purpose" (w.e.f. 01.04.2009), as well as the later amendments, and other related provisions of the IT Act. I.T.A Nos. 342/Ahd/2023 & 5 Ors. A.Ys. 2016-17 to 2018-19 Page No 17 Vadodara Urban Development Authority vs. ACIT

JT.CIT(EXEMPTION)CIRCL-2 AHMEDABAD, AHMEDABAD vs. VADODARA URBAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, VADODARA

In the result, the appeal of the Department is dismissed

ITA 333/AHD/2023[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad29 Feb 2024AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed (Accountant Member), Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar (Judicial Member)

Section 11Section 11(1)Section 11(2)Section 11(5)Section 12ASection 143(3)Section 2(15)Section 22

253. In view of the foregoing discussion and analysis, the following conclusions are recorded regarding the interpretation of the changed definition of "charitable purpose" (w.e.f. 01.04.2009), as well as the later amendments, and other related provisions of the IT Act. I.T.A Nos. 342/Ahd/2023 & 5 Ors. A.Ys. 2016-17 to 2018-19 Page No 17 Vadodara Urban Development Authority vs. ACIT

ARUNA KISHORE FOUNDATION,VADODARA vs. CIT(EXEMPTION), AHMEDABAD

ITA 294/AHD/2025[NA]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad09 Jun 2025

Bench: Ms.Suchitra R. Kamble & Shri Makarand V.Mahadeokar

For Appellant: Shri Durga Dutt, CIT-DR
Section 12ASection 253(5)Section 8Section 80G

253(5) of the Act, 1961. We find that the delay is neither contumacious nor deliberate, but rather a consequence of an erroneous interpretation of the Circular and the legal procedure. Accordingly, in the interest of substantial justice and considering the charitable ITA No.293/Ahd/2025 and 3 Others 4 nature of the assessee's activities, the delay of 156 days

ARUNA KISHOR FOUNDATION,VADODARA vs. CIT(EXEMPTION), AHMEDABAD

ITA 293/AHD/2025[NA]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad09 Jun 2025

Bench: Ms.Suchitra R. Kamble & Shri Makarand V.Mahadeokar

For Appellant: Shri Durga Dutt, CIT-DR
Section 12ASection 253(5)Section 8Section 80G

253(5) of the Act, 1961. We find that the delay is neither contumacious nor deliberate, but rather a consequence of an erroneous interpretation of the Circular and the legal procedure. Accordingly, in the interest of substantial justice and considering the charitable ITA No.293/Ahd/2025 and 3 Others 4 nature of the assessee's activities, the delay of 156 days

ARUNA KISHOR FOUNDATION,VADODARA vs. CIT(EXEMPTION), AHMEDABAD

ITA 324/AHD/2025[NA]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad09 Jun 2025

Bench: Ms.Suchitra R. Kamble & Shri Makarand V.Mahadeokar

For Appellant: Shri Durga Dutt, CIT-DR
Section 12ASection 253(5)Section 8Section 80G

253(5) of the Act, 1961. We find that the delay is neither contumacious nor deliberate, but rather a consequence of an erroneous interpretation of the Circular and the legal procedure. Accordingly, in the interest of substantial justice and considering the charitable ITA No.293/Ahd/2025 and 3 Others 4 nature of the assessee's activities, the delay of 156 days

ARUNA KISHOR FOUNDATION,VADODARA vs. CIT(EXEMPTION), AHMEDABAD

ITA 323/AHD/2025[NA]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad09 Jun 2025

Bench: Ms.Suchitra R. Kamble & Shri Makarand V.Mahadeokar

For Appellant: Shri Durga Dutt, CIT-DR
Section 12ASection 253(5)Section 8Section 80G

253(5) of the Act, 1961. We find that the delay is neither contumacious nor deliberate, but rather a consequence of an erroneous interpretation of the Circular and the legal procedure. Accordingly, in the interest of substantial justice and considering the charitable ITA No.293/Ahd/2025 and 3 Others 4 nature of the assessee's activities, the delay of 156 days

S.D.PATEL EDUCATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION,,BARODA vs. THE CIT-III, BARODA

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

ITA 3443/AHD/2014[-]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad18 Dec 2017

Bench: Shri Rajpal Yadav & Shri N.K. Billaiya)

For Appellant: Shri Bandish Soparkar, ARFor Respondent: Shri Surendra Kumar, CIT/ D.R
Section 11Section 12ASection 2(15)

253, Hon’ble High Court of Allahabad in the case of Sri Radha Raman Niwas Trust 42 taxmann.com 77, Hon’ble High Court of Gujarat in the case of Ganpat University 293 CTR 113. The ld. counsel concluded by saying that the activities of the appellant trust are very much of charitable in nature and therefore there is no reason

LAKULISH SANATAN SANSKARITI PRABODHAN ABHIYAN,VADODARA, GUJARAT vs. CIT EXEMPTION , AHMEDABAD, AHMEDABAD

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes, in the interests of justice

ITA 1367/AHD/2025[NA]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad15 Oct 2025

Bench: Shri Siddhartha Nautiyal & Shri Narendra Prasad Sinha

For Appellant: Ms. Priya Sharma, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri R P Rastogi, CIT-DR
Section 10Section 12ASection 253(5)

Charitable Trust, Ahmedabad ITAT) mandate remand rather than cancellation for procedural lapses. Lakulish Sanatan Sanskriti Prabodhan Abhiyan vs. CIT(E) Asst. Year –N.A. - 2– 4. Ground 4: The Appellant's failure to file documents was not wilful or deliberate. Even if time limit was missed, the Tribunal possesses discretion under Section 253(5

AAREEV FOUNDATION,VADODARA vs. CIT(E), AHEMDABAD

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

ITA 1502/AHD/2025[2023-24]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad17 Nov 2025AY 2023-24

Bench: Dr. Brr Kumar & Shri Siddhartha Nautiyal

For Appellant: Shri Parth Pathak, CAFor Respondent: Shri Alpesh Parmar, CIT-DR
Section 12ASection 253(5)

5. That the Ld. CIT(E) failed to consider that the Trust has already been granted provisional registration under Section 12AB, which itself indicates that the initial scrutiny had found the Trust's objects to be charitable and genuine. 6. That the Trust undertakes to furnish any additional documentary evidence, including activity reports, bank statements, and other relevant records