DCIT (EXEMPTION), CIRCLE-1, BANGLORE vs. VYAKTI VIKAS KENDRA INDIA,, AHMEDABAD

In the result revenue’s appeal is dismissed

Bench: Shri Pramod Kumar& Ms. Madhumita Roy

36]; 68[(ixa) deposits with or investment in any bonds issued by a public company formed and registered in India with the main object of carrying on the business of providing long-term finance for urban infrastructure in India…” Section 13(i)(d) “(d) 1 in the case of a trust for charitable

DCIT (EXEMPTION), CIRCLE-1, BANGLORE vs. VYAKTI VIKAS KENDRA INDIA,, AHMEDABAD

In the result revenue’s appeal is dismissed

Bench: Shri Pramod Kumar& Ms. Madhumita Roy

36]; 68[(ixa) deposits with or investment in any bonds issued by a public company formed and registered in India with the main object of carrying on the business of providing long-term finance for urban infrastructure in India…” Section 13(i)(d) “(d) 1 in the case of a trust for charitable

THE ACIT, (EXEMPTION) CIRCLE-1, AHMEDABAD vs. VYAKTI VIKAS KENDRA INDIA, AHMEDABAD

In the result revenue’s appeal is dismissed

Bench: Shri Pramod Kumar& Ms. Madhumita Roy

36]; 68[(ixa) deposits with or investment in any bonds issued by a public company formed and registered in India with the main object of carrying on the business of providing long-term finance for urban infrastructure in India…” Section 13(i)(d) “(d) 1 in the case of a trust for charitable

THE DCIT (EXEMPTIONS) CIRCLE-2, AHMEDABAD vs. SHREE KHODAL DHAM TRUST, KAGWAD, RAJKOT

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

Bench: Shri Mahavir Prasad & Shri Waseem Ahmedअपील सं./Ita No.904/Ahd/2019 िनधा"रण वष"/Asstt. Year: 2014-2015 D.C.I.T.(Exemptions) Shree Khodal Dham Trust, Circle-2, Vs. Kagwad, Ahmedabad. Alka Society, 4Th Floor, Shri Sardar Patel Bhavan, Near Water Tank, Rajkot-360004. Pan: Aajts1017J

charitable trust as not eligible for deduction under section 11 as it was in contravention to investment modes and forms as defined under section 11(5) - Further, Commissioner (Appeals) traversed a step further by denying registration under section 10(23C) by invoking provisions of section 13(l)(d) on ground that assesses had violated condition of investment specified under section

ITO(EXEMPTIONS),, AHMEDABAD vs. CHAMUNDA FOUNDATION,, AHMEDABAD

In the result, the CO No.83/Ahd/2015 filed by the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed & Ms. Madhumita Roysl.

Charitable Trust derived from building, plant and machinery and furniture was liable to be computed in normal commercial manner although the Trust may not be carrying on any business and the assets in respect whereof depreciation is claimed may not be business assets. In all such cases, section 32 of the Income-tax Act providing for depreciation for computation

CHAMUNDA FOUNDATION,AHMEDABAD vs. THE CIT,, GANDHINAGAR

In the result, the CO No.83/Ahd/2015 filed by the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed & Ms. Madhumita Roysl.

Charitable Trust derived from building, plant and machinery and furniture was liable to be computed in normal commercial manner although the Trust may not be carrying on any business and the assets in respect whereof depreciation is claimed may not be business assets. In all such cases, section 32 of the Income-tax Act providing for depreciation for computation

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

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

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:

36[, subject to the condition that such voluntary contributions are invested or deposited in one or more of the forms or modes specified in sub-section (5) maintained specifically for such corpus].” 14. Sub-clauses (a) to (c) of Section 11(1) of the Act deals with income derived from property held under Trust wholly or partly for charitable

M/S. GUJARAT CRICKET ASSOCIATION,,AHMEDABAD vs. THE DY. CIT, EXEMPTIONS, CIRCLE-1,, AHMEDABAD

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

Bench: Shri Amarjit Singh&Ms. Madhumita Royआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No. 2589/Ahd/2017 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2014-15) M/S. Gujarat Cricket Dcit, बनाम/ Exemptions, Circle-1, Association Vs. Ahmedabad Iind Floor, Akshar Arcade, Opp. Memnagar Fire Station, Nr. Vijay Char Rasta, Ahmedabad- 380015 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaa Ag1 205 C .. (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ" / Respondent)

section 11. Being an Assessee which has always been held to be charitable cannot be jettisoned on certain interpretation and inferences. The objective of the association, conduct and documentation sufficiently spell out that the Assesseeis a charitable organisation striving towards welfare and promotion of the game of cricket. II. Corpus Donation from BCCI: 1. In respect of the claim

GIVE FOUNDATION,BANGALORE vs. THE DY.CIT, CIRCLE-1(EXEMPTION), AHMEDABAD

In the result, the primary matter involved in all the Assessment

Bench: Smt. Annapurna Gupta & Shri Siddhartha Nautiyal

charitable in nature and covered under main limbs of section 2(15) of the Act. Tax Effect: NIL, being technical ground. 6.(a) Ld. NFAC erred in law and on facts in ignoring submission that aggregate receipts of charity fees or Give India Listing Income does not exceed 20% of the total receipts and accordingly proviso to section

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

In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

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

charitable purpose’ as per Section 2(15) of the Act. This apart, the Assessing Officer had given the following reasons for denying the exemption under Section 11 & 12 of the Act claimed by the assessee: “1. In this case, the assessee has not shown donation of Rs.3,56,62,500/- in appropriate Column 4(ii) of Part

THE ACIT, CIRCLE-6(1),, AHMEDABAD vs. ARMEE INFOTECH,, AHMEDABAD

In the result, ITA No.1778/Ahd/2016 (by Revenue) is dismissed, and ITA No

Bench: Shri Rajpal Yadav, Vice- & Shri Waseem Ahmedआयकर अपील सं./ Ita No.1778/Ahd/2016 "नधा"रण वष"/Asstt. Year: 2012-13 Acit,Cir.6(1), Vs. Armee Infotech Ahmedabad. 1002, Akik Building Opp: Rajpath Club, Sg Highway, Ahmedabad 380 0054. Pan : Aaifa 4964 D

charitable status could be cancelled. Registration under section 12AA could be cancelled as per the procedure contemplated in section 12AA(3) of the Act. The funds which were not used for objects of the Trust, that can be brought to tax under section 13(3) of the Act. A perusal of the scheme of Income Tax Act, it would reveal

M/S. ARMEE INFOTECH,,AHMEDABAD vs. THE DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-3(3),, AHMEDABAD

In the result, ITA No.1778/Ahd/2016 (by Revenue) is dismissed, and ITA No

Bench: Shri Rajpal Yadav, Vice- & Shri Waseem Ahmedआयकर अपील सं./ Ita No.1778/Ahd/2016 "नधा"रण वष"/Asstt. Year: 2012-13 Acit,Cir.6(1), Vs. Armee Infotech Ahmedabad. 1002, Akik Building Opp: Rajpath Club, Sg Highway, Ahmedabad 380 0054. Pan : Aaifa 4964 D

charitable status could be cancelled. Registration under section 12AA could be cancelled as per the procedure contemplated in section 12AA(3) of the Act. The funds which were not used for objects of the Trust, that can be brought to tax under section 13(3) of the Act. A perusal of the scheme of Income Tax Act, it would reveal

THE DY.DIT, (EXEMP.),, AHMEDABAD vs. MUDRA FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNICATIONS, RESEARCH & EDUCATION,, AHMEDABAD

In the result, both the appeals of the Revenue and both the cross objections filed by the assessee are dismissed

section 2(15). v) On the facts and circumstances of the case, the Ld. Commissioner of Income-Tax (Appeals) ought to have upheld the order of the Assessing Officer. vi) It is, therefore, prayed that the order of the Ld. Commissioner of Income-Tax (Appeals) may be set aside and that of the Assessing Officer be restored.” 3. In this

THE DDIT (EXEMP.), AHMEDABAD vs. ADARSH FOUNDATION, AHMEDABAD

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

Bench: Shri O. P Meena & Ms. Madhumita Royआ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.1858/Ahd/2013 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year:2009-10 बनाम Deputy Director Of Income Tax Adarsh Foundation, Vs. (Exemption), Ahmedabad C/O Sal Hospital & Medical Institution, Opp. Doordarshan Tower, Drive- In-Road, Thaltej, Ahmedabad Pan:Aaa Ta2 111 J अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent

section 12A(a) of the Act to a company. This act of the trust, if allowed, will set a precedent for DDIT (E) v. Adarsh Foundation /I.T.A.No. 1858/AHD/2013/A.Y. 2009-10 Pg 7 other institutions to accumulate assets and goodwill in the name of the trust for a number of years and then transferring the same by floating a company

BARODA CRICKET ASSOCIATION,,VADODARA vs. THE DY. CIT, (EXEMPTION), CIRCLE-2,, AHMEDABAD

In the result, the appeal is allowed in the terms indicated above

Trust, certain incidental surpluses were generated, would not render the activity in the nature of trade, commerce or business. As clarified by the CBDT in its Circular No. 11/2008 dated 19th December 2008 the proviso aims to attract those activities which are truly in the Baroda Cricket Association Vs. DCIT Assessment year: 2012-13 Page 11 of 17 nature

BARODA CRICKET ASSOCIATION,,VADODARA vs. THE DY. CIT, (EXEMPTION), CIRCLE-2,, AHMEDABAD

In the result, appeal is allowed

Trust, certain incidental surpluses were generated, would not render the activity in the nature of trade, commerce or business. As clarified by the CBDT in its Circular No. 11/2008 dated 19th December 2008 the proviso aims to attract those activities which are truly in the Baroda Cricket Association Vs. DCIT Assessment year: 2014-15 Page 11 of 15 nature

AMBICA EDUCATION TRUST,HIMATNAGAR vs. THE ADIT, CPC PRESENT JURIS. THE ITO, EXEMPTION, PALANPUR

In the result, the appeals filed by the Assessee are allowed for statistical purposes

Bench: DR. BRR KUMAR (Vice President), Shri T.R. SENTHIL KUMAR (Judicial Member)

charitable Trust running Educational Institution. For the Asst. Year 2019-20, assessee trust filed its Return of Income on 11-06- 2020 [which is well within the extended period upto 30-11-2020 due to Covid-19 pendamic] declaring Nil income after claiming benefits under sections 11 of the Act. The assessee Trust filed its Audit Report in Form

AMBICA EDUCATION TRUST,HIMATNAGAR vs. THE ADIT, CPC PRESENT JURIS. THE ITO, EXEMPTION, PALANPUR

In the result, the appeals filed by the Assessee are allowed for statistical purposes

Bench: DR. BRR KUMAR (Vice President), Shri T.R. SENTHIL KUMAR (Judicial Member)

charitable Trust running Educational Institution. For the Asst. Year 2019-20, assessee trust filed its Return of Income on 11-06- 2020 [which is well within the extended period upto 30-11-2020 due to Covid-19 pendamic] declaring Nil income after claiming benefits under sections 11 of the Act. The assessee Trust filed its Audit Report in Form

INDIAN REDCROSS SOCIETY ANAND DISTRICT BRANCH,ANAND vs. THE INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD-EXEMPTION, VADODARA

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Dr. Brr Kumar & Shri Siddhartha Nautiyal

section 11 of the Act. The Assessing Officer rejected exemption claimed on ground that assessee had failed to file Form No. 10B within due date. Thereafter, assessee filed Form No. 10B belatedly and sought to condone delay, however the same was rejected. The Gujarat High Court held that since assessee-trust for past many years had substantially satisfied conditions