CARBORUNDUM UNIVERSAL LIMITED,CHENNAI vs. ACIT LTU-1, CHENNAI

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

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri Amitabh Shukla

10. For the AY 2016-17, the assessee has raised two grounds of appeal–(i) Disallowance u/s.14A r.w. Rule 8D amounting to Rs.40,69,842/- and (ii) Disallowance ofweighted deduction u/s.35(2AB) amounting to Rs.1,21,79,692/-. 10.1 In regard to the first ground of appeal for AY 2016-17 i.e., disallowance u/s.14A r.w.Rule 8D, we directthe

CARBORUNDUM UNIVERSAL LIMITED,CHENNAI vs. ACIT LTU-1, CHENNAI

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

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri Amitabh Shukla

10. For the AY 2016-17, the assessee has raised two grounds of appeal–(i) Disallowance u/s.14A r.w. Rule 8D amounting to Rs.40,69,842/- and (ii) Disallowance ofweighted deduction u/s.35(2AB) amounting to Rs.1,21,79,692/-. 10.1 In regard to the first ground of appeal for AY 2016-17 i.e., disallowance u/s.14A r.w.Rule 8D, we directthe

ITO, CHENNAI vs. MAC (EDUCATIONAL) FOUNDATION, CHENNAI

In the result appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

Bench: Shri A.Mohan Alankamony & Shri G. Pavan Kumarआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.2890/Mds/2014 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2011-12 The Income Tax Officer, V. M/S. United Educational (Exemptions)-Iv Foundation, Chennai Mac/Ich Building, Vhs Campus, Chennai – 600 113. Pan: Aaatu3411D (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) & आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.2885/Mds/2014 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2011-12 The Income Tax Officer, V. M/S. Mac Public Charitable Trust, (Exemptions)-Iv Mac/Ich Block 2, Chennai Vhs Campus, Adyar, Ttti Post, Taramani, Chennai – 600 113. Pan: Aaatm0484C (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) & आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.2887/Mds/2014 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2011-12 The Income Tax Officer, V. M/S. Mac Charities, (Exemptions)-Iv Mac/Ich Block 2, Chennai Vhs Campus, Adyar, Ttti Post, Taramani, Chennai – 600 113. Pan: Aaatm0483F (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

35 which concurred with the decision of the Hon’ble Gujarat High Court in the case CIT v Sarladevi Sarabhai Trust reported in 172 ITR 698 wherein it was held that when the donor charitable trust donates its income to another charitable trust provisions of Sec 11(1)(a) can be said to have been met. ix. Reliance was also

ITO, CHENNAI vs. SRI VENKATESWARA EDUCATIONAL & HEALTH TRUST, CHENNAI

In the result appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

Bench: Shri A.Mohan Alankamony & Shri G. Pavan Kumarआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.2890/Mds/2014 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2011-12 The Income Tax Officer, V. M/S. United Educational (Exemptions)-Iv Foundation, Chennai Mac/Ich Building, Vhs Campus, Chennai – 600 113. Pan: Aaatu3411D (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) & आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.2885/Mds/2014 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2011-12 The Income Tax Officer, V. M/S. Mac Public Charitable Trust, (Exemptions)-Iv Mac/Ich Block 2, Chennai Vhs Campus, Adyar, Ttti Post, Taramani, Chennai – 600 113. Pan: Aaatm0484C (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) & आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.2887/Mds/2014 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2011-12 The Income Tax Officer, V. M/S. Mac Charities, (Exemptions)-Iv Mac/Ich Block 2, Chennai Vhs Campus, Adyar, Ttti Post, Taramani, Chennai – 600 113. Pan: Aaatm0483F (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

35 which concurred with the decision of the Hon’ble Gujarat High Court in the case CIT v Sarladevi Sarabhai Trust reported in 172 ITR 698 wherein it was held that when the donor charitable trust donates its income to another charitable trust provisions of Sec 11(1)(a) can be said to have been met. ix. Reliance was also

ITO, CHENNAI vs. MAC PUBLIC CHARITABLE TRUST, CHENNAI

In the result appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

Bench: Shri A.Mohan Alankamony & Shri G. Pavan Kumarआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.2890/Mds/2014 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2011-12 The Income Tax Officer, V. M/S. United Educational (Exemptions)-Iv Foundation, Chennai Mac/Ich Building, Vhs Campus, Chennai – 600 113. Pan: Aaatu3411D (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) & आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.2885/Mds/2014 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2011-12 The Income Tax Officer, V. M/S. Mac Public Charitable Trust, (Exemptions)-Iv Mac/Ich Block 2, Chennai Vhs Campus, Adyar, Ttti Post, Taramani, Chennai – 600 113. Pan: Aaatm0484C (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) & आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.2887/Mds/2014 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2011-12 The Income Tax Officer, V. M/S. Mac Charities, (Exemptions)-Iv Mac/Ich Block 2, Chennai Vhs Campus, Adyar, Ttti Post, Taramani, Chennai – 600 113. Pan: Aaatm0483F (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

35 which concurred with the decision of the Hon’ble Gujarat High Court in the case CIT v Sarladevi Sarabhai Trust reported in 172 ITR 698 wherein it was held that when the donor charitable trust donates its income to another charitable trust provisions of Sec 11(1)(a) can be said to have been met. ix. Reliance was also

ITO, CHENNAI vs. UNITED EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, CHENNAI

In the result appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

Bench: Shri A.Mohan Alankamony & Shri G. Pavan Kumarआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.2890/Mds/2014 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2011-12 The Income Tax Officer, V. M/S. United Educational (Exemptions)-Iv Foundation, Chennai Mac/Ich Building, Vhs Campus, Chennai – 600 113. Pan: Aaatu3411D (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) & आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.2885/Mds/2014 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2011-12 The Income Tax Officer, V. M/S. Mac Public Charitable Trust, (Exemptions)-Iv Mac/Ich Block 2, Chennai Vhs Campus, Adyar, Ttti Post, Taramani, Chennai – 600 113. Pan: Aaatm0484C (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) & आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.2887/Mds/2014 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2011-12 The Income Tax Officer, V. M/S. Mac Charities, (Exemptions)-Iv Mac/Ich Block 2, Chennai Vhs Campus, Adyar, Ttti Post, Taramani, Chennai – 600 113. Pan: Aaatm0483F (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

35 which concurred with the decision of the Hon’ble Gujarat High Court in the case CIT v Sarladevi Sarabhai Trust reported in 172 ITR 698 wherein it was held that when the donor charitable trust donates its income to another charitable trust provisions of Sec 11(1)(a) can be said to have been met. ix. Reliance was also

ITO, CHENNAI vs. MAC CHARITIES, CHENNAI

In the result appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

Bench: Shri A.Mohan Alankamony & Shri G. Pavan Kumarआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.2890/Mds/2014 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2011-12 The Income Tax Officer, V. M/S. United Educational (Exemptions)-Iv Foundation, Chennai Mac/Ich Building, Vhs Campus, Chennai – 600 113. Pan: Aaatu3411D (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) & आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.2885/Mds/2014 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2011-12 The Income Tax Officer, V. M/S. Mac Public Charitable Trust, (Exemptions)-Iv Mac/Ich Block 2, Chennai Vhs Campus, Adyar, Ttti Post, Taramani, Chennai – 600 113. Pan: Aaatm0484C (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) & आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.2887/Mds/2014 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2011-12 The Income Tax Officer, V. M/S. Mac Charities, (Exemptions)-Iv Mac/Ich Block 2, Chennai Vhs Campus, Adyar, Ttti Post, Taramani, Chennai – 600 113. Pan: Aaatm0483F (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

35 which concurred with the decision of the Hon’ble Gujarat High Court in the case CIT v Sarladevi Sarabhai Trust reported in 172 ITR 698 wherein it was held that when the donor charitable trust donates its income to another charitable trust provisions of Sec 11(1)(a) can be said to have been met. ix. Reliance was also

ALAMELU MEMORIAL CHARITABLE TRUST,THIRUVALLUR vs. CIT, EXEMPTIONS,, CHENNAI

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

Bench: Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi & Shri Amitabh Shuklaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.814/Chny/2025 Alamelu Memorial Charitable Trust, Vs. The Commissioner Of Income Tax No. 46, 2Nd Street, Sp Munusamy [Exemptions], Nagar, Gnt Road, Thervazhi, Chennai. Gummidipoondi, Thiruvallur 601 201. [Pan:Aaita6393E] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri K. Vishva Padmanabhan, C.A. ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Shri G. Nandha Kumar, Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 04.06.2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 30.06.2025 आदेश /O R D E R Per S.S. Viswanethra Ravi: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 11.03.2024 Passed By The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Exemption), Chennai In Rejecting The Application Filed In Form 10Ab Under Clause (Iii) Of First Proviso To Section 80G(5) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [“Act” In Short].

35 of the Act, till 30.06.2024; (ii) Form No. 10AB, in case of an application under clause (iii) of the first proviso to clause (23C)of section 10 or under sub-clause (iii) of clause (ac) of sub-section (I) of section 12A or under clause (iii) of the first proviso to sub- section (5) of section

JAYA EDUCATIONAL TRUST,CHENNAI vs. DCIT CENTRL CIRCLE 1 (2), CHENNAI

In the result, appeals filed by the assessee for the assessment years 2012-13 & 2013-14 are allowed and for the assessment years

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 2915, 3114, 3115/Chny/2019 & 916/Chny/2020 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2016-17, 2012-13, 2013-14 & 2017-18

10. The ld.AR for the assessee submitted that the ld.CIT(A) has erred in confirming the action of the ld.AO in denial of exemption claimed u/s.11 of the Act on the ground of violation of provisions of section 13(1)(c) r.w.s.13(2) of the Act, without appreciating the fact that there is no violation of provision of section

JAYA EDUCATIONAL TRUST,CHENNAI vs. DCIT CENTRL CIRCLE 1 (2), CHENNAI

In the result, appeals filed by the assessee for the assessment years 2012-13 & 2013-14 are allowed and for the assessment years

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 2915, 3114, 3115/Chny/2019 & 916/Chny/2020 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2016-17, 2012-13, 2013-14 & 2017-18

10. The ld.AR for the assessee submitted that the ld.CIT(A) has erred in confirming the action of the ld.AO in denial of exemption claimed u/s.11 of the Act on the ground of violation of provisions of section 13(1)(c) r.w.s.13(2) of the Act, without appreciating the fact that there is no violation of provision of section

M/S JAYA EDUCATIONAL TRUST,THIRUVALLUR vs. DCIT, CC1(2), CHENNAI

In the result, appeals filed by the assessee for the assessment years 2012-13 & 2013-14 are allowed and for the assessment years

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 2915, 3114, 3115/Chny/2019 & 916/Chny/2020 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2016-17, 2012-13, 2013-14 & 2017-18

10. The ld.AR for the assessee submitted that the ld.CIT(A) has erred in confirming the action of the ld.AO in denial of exemption claimed u/s.11 of the Act on the ground of violation of provisions of section 13(1)(c) r.w.s.13(2) of the Act, without appreciating the fact that there is no violation of provision of section

JAYA EDUCATIONAL TRUST,CHENNAI vs. DCIT CENTRL CIRCLE 1 (2), CHENNAI

In the result, appeals filed by the assessee for the assessment years 2012-13 & 2013-14 are allowed and for the assessment years

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 2915, 3114, 3115/Chny/2019 & 916/Chny/2020 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2016-17, 2012-13, 2013-14 & 2017-18

10. The ld.AR for the assessee submitted that the ld.CIT(A) has erred in confirming the action of the ld.AO in denial of exemption claimed u/s.11 of the Act on the ground of violation of provisions of section 13(1)(c) r.w.s.13(2) of the Act, without appreciating the fact that there is no violation of provision of section

M/S INNOVTIVE MICROFINANCE FOR POVERTY ALLEVIATION,CHENNAI vs. DCIT(EXEMPTIONS),CHENNAI CIRCLE, CHENNAI

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

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singhand Shri Jagadish

section 2(15) of the Act and referred to various case laws. The ld.counsel for the assessee particularly referred to the decision of Bangalore Bench of this Tribunal in ITA Nos.172/Bang/2022 in the case of M/s. Navodaya Grama Vikas Charitable Trust, vide order dated 31.08.2023, wherein the Tribunal considering the entire factual aspect on identical facts allowed the claim

M/S ARULMGU DEVI KARUMARIAMMAN THIRUKOIL,CHENNAI vs. CIT (EXEMPTIONS), CHENNAI

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

Bench: Shri N.R.S. Ganesan & Shri A. Mohan Alankamonyआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1090/Chny/2018 "नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : Not Applicable M/S Arulmigu Devi Karumariamman The Income Tax Officer Thirukoil, Thiruverkadu, V. (Exemptions), Poonamalle Taluk, Chennai - 600077 Chennai - 600 034. Pan : Aadta 3737 H (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

35,793 temples in the State of Tamil Nadu and Union Territory of Puducherry. He also clarified that many temples are performing “Orukala Poojai” and their gross total income is less than ₹2.5 lakhs, hence, they are not liable to file return of income. The Ld. D.R. further clarified that about 782 temples in the State of Tamil Nadu

NEURO UPDATE CHENNAI,CHENNAI vs. ITO, EXEMPTION WARD-1, CHENNAI

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey & Shri S.R.Raghunatha

35', the grounds of appeal, the Statement of Facts, written submission as well as impugned assessment order. 5.2. Briefly stating the background of the case, the appellant is a public charitable trust (AOP) registered u/s 12AA. It had filed its Return of Income (Rol) for the A.Y. 2016-17 on 29.03.2017 declaring a gross receipts of Rs.2

D.A.V. EDUCATIONAL TRUST,CHENNAI vs. ITO, EXEMPTION WARD-2, CHENNAI

In the result, the appeal of the assessee for AY 2017-18 is allowed

Bench: Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi & Shri Jagadishआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.1667, 1668, 1669 & 1670/Chny/2024 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2014-15, 2015-16, 2017-18 & 2018-19 D.A.V. Educational Trust, Vs. The Income Tax Officer, 5, S V Illam, Mohanapuri Lake View Exemption Ward 4, Street, Adambakkam, Chennai. Chennai 600 088. [Pan: Aaatc5967A] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri G. Baskar, Advocate & Shri A. Satyaseelan, Advocate ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. Gouthami Manivasagam, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 28.10.2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 21.01.2026 आदेश /O R D E R Per S.S. Viswanethra Ravi: These Four Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Directed Against The Orders All Dated 05.04.2024 Passed By The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre [Nfac], Delhi For The Assessment Years 2014-15, 2015-16, 2017-18 & 2018-19. 2. Since, The Issues Raised In These Appeals Are Similar Based On The Same Identical Facts, With The Consent Of Both The Parties, We Proceed To 2

35. The ld. DR further submits that the assessee’s contention that its undisturbed registration under section 12A of the Act entitles exemption under section 11 of the Act is misconceived. She argued that the registration confirms charitable character, but, not automatic exemption 30 I.T.A. Nos.1667 to 1670/Chny/24 and exemption under section 11 of the Act requires income from charitable

D.A.V. EDUCATIONAL TRUST,CHENNAI vs. ITO, EXEMPTION WARD-4,, CHENNAI

Bench: Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi & Shri Jagadishआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.1667, 1668, 1669 & 1670/Chny/2024 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2014-15, 2015-16, 2017-18 & 2018-19 D.A.V. Educational Trust, 5, S V Illam, Mohanapuri Lake View Street, Adambakkam, Chennai 600 088. [Pan: Aaatc5967A] (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) अपीलार्थी की ओर से / Appellant By Vs. The Income Tax Officer, Exemption Ward 4, Chennai. (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) Shri G. Baskar, Advocate & Shri A. Satyaseelan, Advocate Ms. Gouthami Manivasagam, Jcit 28.10.2025 21.01.2026 : प्रत्यर्थी की ओर से/Respondent By : सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : घोषणा की तारीख / Date Of Pronouncement : आदेश/Order Per S.S. Viswanethra Ravi: These Four Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Directed Against The Orders All Dated 05.04.2024 Passed By The Id. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre [Nfac], Delhi For The

35. The Id. DR further submits that the assessee's contention that its undisturbed registration under section 12A of the Act entitles exemption under section 11 of the Act is misconceived. She argued that the registration confirms charitable character, but, not automatic exemption and exemption under section 11 of the Act requires income from charitable activities in the relevant year

ST.JOSEPH'S INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TRUST,CHENNAI vs. PCIT CENTRAL CHENNAI - 1, CHENNAI

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

35,33,650/- for the asst. year 2020-21. Also, furnish the following details in connection with corpus donation received for the asst. years 2014-15 to 2020-21: S.No Asst. year Name & Amount Address of donation of Corpus donor(s) Contact No. Date of receipt of donation/corpus donation JAYARAMAN SARAVANAN DC/ACIT CENT CIR 1(3) CHENNAI 5. A letter