OM SEVA DHAM,BHAVNAGAR vs. CIT(EXEMPTION), AHMEDABAD
In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes
ITA 2145/AHD/2024[NA]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad23 Feb 2026
Bench: Dr. B.R.R. Kumar, Vice-Ms Suchitra Kambleom Seva Dham, The Commissioner Of Income Vs. 37 Swapnasrushti Township, Tax (Exemption), Talaja Road, Ahmedabad. Opp Top 3 Cinema, Bhavnagar-364002. [Pan : Aaato4182 F] (Appellant) .. (Respondent) Appellant By : Shri Vivek Chavda, Ar Respondent By: Shri R P Rastogi, Cit. Dr Date Of Hearing 19.02.2026 Date Of Pronouncement 23.02.2026
For Appellant: Shri Vivek Chavda, ARFor Respondent: Shri R P Rastogi, CIT. DR
Section 80GSection 80G(5)
40 individuals from diverse backgrounds
(b) Not examining whether any actual religious expenditure exceeded the 5% limit under Section 80G(5B)
(c) Not appreciating the distinction between spiritual activities and religious activities
2.1 The learned CIT(Exemption) erred in treating the trust as a composite trust
(religious-cum-charitable