SHRI SHRUTHIPARAMPARA GURUKULAM,BANGALORE vs. ITO, WARD-3, EXEMPTIONS, BANGALORE

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee-trust are allowed

Bench: Shri N. V. Vasudevan & Shri Chandra Poojari

section 80G. In the present case as explained above, the Supreme Court decision in Upper Ganges is not applicable and also the assessee-Trust does not have any object of organising ‘Bhagavat Katha’. It is only teaching how to pronounce and recite the Vedas, a Sanskrit literature. Thus, the above decision is not applicable to the present case. 24

SHRI SHRUTHIPARAMPARA GURUKULAM,BANGALORE vs. ITO, WARD-3, EXEMPTIONS, BANGALORE

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee-trust are allowed

Bench: Shri N. V. Vasudevan & Shri Chandra Poojari

section 80G. In the present case as explained above, the Supreme Court decision in Upper Ganges is not applicable and also the assessee-Trust does not have any object of organising ‘Bhagavat Katha’. It is only teaching how to pronounce and recite the Vedas, a Sanskrit literature. Thus, the above decision is not applicable to the present case. 24

SRI. MARAMMA TEMPLE SEVA TRUST,BANGALORE vs. CIT, BANGALORE

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Smt. Asha Vijayaraghavan & Shri. Abraham P. Georgei.T.A No818/Bang/2015 (Assessment Year : Na) Sri Maramma Temple Seva Trust, No.11, Maramma Temple Street, 1St Main Road, Vyalikaval, Bengaluru 560 003 .. Appellant Pan : Aants4131R V. Commissioner Of Income-Tax (E), Bengaluru .. Respondent Assessee By : None Revenue By : Shri. Sudhakar Rao, Cit – Dr-I Heard On : 21.10.2015 Pronounced On : 30.10.2015 O R D E R Per Abraham P. George:

24. Both the senior counsels relied on the plethora of decisions to emphasize that the concept of charitable purpose is very much wide. In the case of H.H. Sir Shahaji The Chhatrapati Maharajasaheb of Kolhapur (supra), which is a case under the GT Act, while interpreting the phrase "charitable purposes" occurring

M/S. VIJAYANAGAR EDUCATIONAL TRUST,BENGALURU vs. THE COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (EXEMPTION), BENGALURU

In the result appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri Prashant Maharishi & Shri Soundararajan K.Assessment Year: 2019-20

charitable and activities are carried out as per objects of the trust, there cannot be any reason for the cancellation of the registration because section 13(1) of the Act applies to it. To support his contention, he relied upon the decision of Krupanidhi Educational Trust v. DIT [2012] 27 taxmann.com 11 [Bang], Cancer Aid & Research Foundation

M/S RABIYA BASARI BRAHAMATH-ULLAH ALLAYHA CHARITABLE TRUST vs. CIT,

In the result, the assessee's appeals are allowed

Bench: Smt. Asha Vijayaraghavan & Shri Jason P. Boaz

Charitable Trust, Rabiya Educational Centre, G.P.Road, Sagar-577 401 Appellant Vs The Commissioner of Income Tax, Davangere. Respondent Appellant By : Shri S. Venkatesan, CA. Respondent By : Kum. Neera Malhotra, CIT Date of Hearing : 04.11.2015 Date of Pronouncement : 06-11-2015 O R D E R PER SHRI JASON P BOAZ, AM: These two appeals by the assessee are directed against

SHROUTA VIJNAM GURUKULAM,MANGALORE vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD-1, EXEMPTIONS, MANGALORE

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee-trust are allowed

Bench: Shri George George K & Shri Laxmi Prasad Sahuassessment Year : Na M/S. Shrouta Vijnan Gurukulam, Vs. Ito (Exemptions), 1 Nidagod, Targod B. O. Ward – 1, Arasapur, Mangaluru. Uttara Kannada – 561 402. Pan : Aants 0655 A Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Shri Prakash S Hegde, Ca Revenue By : Shri. D. K. Mishra, Cit(Dr)(Itat), Bengaluru. Date Of Hearing : 20.05.2024 Date Of Pronouncement : 21.05.2024 O R D E R Per George George K: This Appeal At The Instance Of The Assessee Is Directed Against The Cit(E)’S Order Dated 22.02.2024 Rejecting The Assessee’S Application Seeking Approval Under Section 80G Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Called ‘The Act’).

24. Moreover, the assessee-trust has carried on other charitable activities in the nature of relief of poor. The Vedic Scholars were identified and felicitated irrespective of their caste, creed or religion. The Trust has given financial assistance to various people, irrespective of caste, creed or religion, involved in Indian Heritage Education. During Covid, many were in financial difficulty

SRI ASHVALAYANA VRUNDA,BANGALORE vs. ITO, EXEMPTIONS, BANGALORE

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee-trust are allowed

Bench: Shri George George K, Jm & Ms.Padmavathy S, Am

section 80G throughout the period after April 1, 2004, with all consequential benefits.” 23. The CIT(E) has relied on Kasyapa Veda Research Foundation v CIT [2011] 12 taxmann.com 286 (Cochin) to hold that Vedas are religious scriptures and Vedic Study is a 20 ITA Nos.1084-1085/Bang/2022 Sri Ashvalayana Vrunda study of Hindu religion or religious instruction. The said decision

SRI ASHVALAYANA VRUNDA,BANGALORE vs. ITO, EXEMPTIONS, BANGALORE

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee-trust are allowed

Bench: Shri George George K, Jm & Ms.Padmavathy S, Am

section 80G throughout the period after April 1, 2004, with all consequential benefits.” 23. The CIT(E) has relied on Kasyapa Veda Research Foundation v CIT [2011] 12 taxmann.com 286 (Cochin) to hold that Vedas are religious scriptures and Vedic Study is a 20 ITA Nos.1084-1085/Bang/2022 Sri Ashvalayana Vrunda study of Hindu religion or religious instruction. The said decision

M/S BANDANTHAMMA MATHU KALAMMA TRUST ,MYSORE vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER WARD-1(4), MYSORE

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee are allowed

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari, Am & Smt.Beena Pillai, Jm

charitable or religious purposes or by an institution established wholly or partly for such purposes. Section 2[24][iia] of the Act, however has to be read with section 12 of the Act. Further, section 11[1][d] also has to be taken into account in this regard to decide whether every donation received by a trust

M/S BANDANTHAMMA MATHU KALAMMA TRUST ,MYSORE vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER WARD-1(4), MYSORE

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee are allowed

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari, Am & Smt.Beena Pillai, Jm

charitable or religious purposes or by an institution established wholly or partly for such purposes. Section 2[24][iia] of the Act, however has to be read with section 12 of the Act. Further, section 11[1][d] also has to be taken into account in this regard to decide whether every donation received by a trust

M/S BANDANTHAMMA MATHU KALAMMA TRUST ,MYSORE vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER WARD-1(4), MYSORE

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee are allowed

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari, Am & Smt.Beena Pillai, Jm

charitable or religious purposes or by an institution established wholly or partly for such purposes. Section 2[24][iia] of the Act, however has to be read with section 12 of the Act. Further, section 11[1][d] also has to be taken into account in this regard to decide whether every donation received by a trust

M/S BANDANTHAMMA MATHU KALAMMA TRUST ,MYSORE vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER WARD-1(4), MYSORE

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee are allowed

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari, Am & Smt.Beena Pillai, Jm

charitable or religious purposes or by an institution established wholly or partly for such purposes. Section 2[24][iia] of the Act, however has to be read with section 12 of the Act. Further, section 11[1][d] also has to be taken into account in this regard to decide whether every donation received by a trust

M/S BANDANTHAMMA MATHU KALAMMA TRUST,MYSORE vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER WARD-1(4), MYSORE

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee are allowed

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari, Am & Smt.Beena Pillai, Jm

charitable or religious purposes or by an institution established wholly or partly for such purposes. Section 2[24][iia] of the Act, however has to be read with section 12 of the Act. Further, section 11[1][d] also has to be taken into account in this regard to decide whether every donation received by a trust

M/S BANDANTHAMMA MATHU KALAMMA TRUST ,MYSORE vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER WARD-1(4), MYSORE

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee are allowed

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari, Am & Smt.Beena Pillai, Jm

charitable or religious purposes or by an institution established wholly or partly for such purposes. Section 2[24][iia] of the Act, however has to be read with section 12 of the Act. Further, section 11[1][d] also has to be taken into account in this regard to decide whether every donation received by a trust

M/S. RUKMINI EDUCATIONAL CHARITABLE TRUST ,BENGALURU vs. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL , BENGALURU

Charitable Trust v DCIT for AY 2021 22 in ITA No.\n835/Bang/2023 dated 24 March 2025 wherein paragraph No. 17.4 and\n17.5 it is further held that section

THE ASST.COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX - (EXEMPTIONS ) CIRCLE - 1, MANGALURU vs. M/S A. SHAMA RAO FOUNDATION, MANGALURU

In the result, appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari, Am & Smt. Beena Pillai, Jm I.T.A. No.1464/Bang/2018 Assessment Year : 2015-16 The Assistant Commissioner Of Vs. M/S. A. Shama Rao Foundation, Income-Tax (Exemptions), Circle- 13-2-116, Hotel Srinivas Building, 1, Mangaluru G.H.S. Road, Mangaluru-575 001. [Pan:Aaata 1629 B] (Revenue-Appellant) (Assessee -Respondent) Revenue By Shri Pradeep Kumar, Cit(Dr) Assessee By Shri V. Srinivasan, Adv. Date Of Hearing 09/11/2020 Date Of Pronouncement 03/12/2020 O R D E R

24)(iia) of the Act due to their “Capital nature”. 8. Further, in the case of Bharatiya Samskriti Vidyapith Trust in ITA No.278/2007 dated 13.11.2013, the jurisdictional High Court held that: “8. The material on record discloses that assessee is a Charitable Trust running educational institution. It is registered under Section

ITO, HASSAN vs. M/S VOKKALIGARA SANGHA, BELUR

In the result, Revenue’s appeals for Assessment Years 2005-06 to 2009-10 are treated as partly allowed for statistical purposes

Bench: Shri Vijaypal Rao & Shri Jason P. Boaz

charitable purposes but can be retained as the corpus of the recipient trust without attracting any tax liability. Although the italicized words have now been omitted from Section 2(24

DCIT, BANGALORE vs. M/S B S & G FOUNDATION,, BANGALORE

In the result, Revenue’s appeal for asst

Bench: Shri Sunil Kumar Yadav & Shri Jason P Boazthe Dy. Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Exemptions), Bengaluru. . Appellant Vs. M/S B S & G Foundation, 502, 2Nd Floor, 5Th ‘C’ Main, 5Th Cross, 2Nd Block, Hrbr Layout, Kalyannagar, Bangalore. . Respondent Pan – Aaatb6131D. Appellant By : Smt. Padmameenakshhi, Jcit Respondent By : Shri R.T Balasubramanyam, C.A Date Of Hearing : 28-9-2017 Date Of Pronouncement : 4-10-2017 O R D E R

24 1)/rector of Income-tax vs. Jyothy charitable Trust (60 taxrnamm.com 165). The relevant part of the order, is reproduced below: “14. We have considered hi submission. Section