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)

60,00,000.00 MAC Charities Rs.10,65,00,000.00 Maruti Educational Trust Rs. 75,00,000.00 Madhuritai Deshmukh Sewa Pratishthan Rs. 25,00,000.00 Arvindbabu Deshmukh Pratishthan Rs. 25,00,000.00 15 I.T.A. Nos.2885 – 2887,2889 & 2890/Mds/2014 Rohikhand Educational & Charitable Trust Rs. 75,00,000.00 Mitra Parishad Rs. 50,00,000.00 Gyan Sagar Foundation Rs. 25,00,000.00 Talkara Charitable

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)

60,00,000.00 MAC Charities Rs.10,65,00,000.00 Maruti Educational Trust Rs. 75,00,000.00 Madhuritai Deshmukh Sewa Pratishthan Rs. 25,00,000.00 Arvindbabu Deshmukh Pratishthan Rs. 25,00,000.00 15 I.T.A. Nos.2885 – 2887,2889 & 2890/Mds/2014 Rohikhand Educational & Charitable Trust Rs. 75,00,000.00 Mitra Parishad Rs. 50,00,000.00 Gyan Sagar Foundation Rs. 25,00,000.00 Talkara Charitable

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)

60,00,000.00 MAC Charities Rs.10,65,00,000.00 Maruti Educational Trust Rs. 75,00,000.00 Madhuritai Deshmukh Sewa Pratishthan Rs. 25,00,000.00 Arvindbabu Deshmukh Pratishthan Rs. 25,00,000.00 15 I.T.A. Nos.2885 – 2887,2889 & 2890/Mds/2014 Rohikhand Educational & Charitable Trust Rs. 75,00,000.00 Mitra Parishad Rs. 50,00,000.00 Gyan Sagar Foundation Rs. 25,00,000.00 Talkara Charitable

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)

60,00,000.00 MAC Charities Rs.10,65,00,000.00 Maruti Educational Trust Rs. 75,00,000.00 Madhuritai Deshmukh Sewa Pratishthan Rs. 25,00,000.00 Arvindbabu Deshmukh Pratishthan Rs. 25,00,000.00 15 I.T.A. Nos.2885 – 2887,2889 & 2890/Mds/2014 Rohikhand Educational & Charitable Trust Rs. 75,00,000.00 Mitra Parishad Rs. 50,00,000.00 Gyan Sagar Foundation Rs. 25,00,000.00 Talkara Charitable

THE THANTHI TRUST,CHENNAI vs. JCIT, CHENNAI

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

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singhand Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal

Trust, have to be necessarily spent for a charitable purpose as per the mandate under the Supplementary Deed as confirmed in C.S.No.90 of 1961 and therefore, it is a case of diversion of income by overriding title. Therefore, it goes without saying that the Department should be consistent in their approach and change of officers cannot change the legal

THE THANTHI TRUST,CHENNAI vs. ADIT (EXEMPTIONS) , CHENNAI

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

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singhand Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal

Trust, have to be necessarily spent for a charitable purpose as per the mandate under the Supplementary Deed as confirmed in C.S.No.90 of 1961 and therefore, it is a case of diversion of income by overriding title. Therefore, it goes without saying that the Department should be consistent in their approach and change of officers cannot change the legal

THE THANTHI TRUST,CHENNAI vs. JCIT, CHENNAI

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

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singhand Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal

Trust, have to be necessarily spent for a charitable purpose as per the mandate under the Supplementary Deed as confirmed in C.S.No.90 of 1961 and therefore, it is a case of diversion of income by overriding title. Therefore, it goes without saying that the Department should be consistent in their approach and change of officers cannot change the legal

THE THANTHI TRUST,CHENNAI vs. JCIT, CHENNAI

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

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singhand Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal

Trust, have to be necessarily spent for a charitable purpose as per the mandate under the Supplementary Deed as confirmed in C.S.No.90 of 1961 and therefore, it is a case of diversion of income by overriding title. Therefore, it goes without saying that the Department should be consistent in their approach and change of officers cannot change the legal

M.P. SANTHOSH KUMAR, ITO, CHENNAI vs. GREENPEACE ENVIRONMENT TRUST, CHENNAI

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue stands dismissed

Bench: Shri George George K & Shri S.R. Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 406/Chny/2025 धनिाजरण वर्ज / Assessment Year: 2011-12 Income Tax Officer, Greenpeace Environment Trust, Exemptions, Ward-1, Vs. New No.49, Old No.23, Chennai. Ellaiamman Colony, Gopalapuram, Chennai-600 086. [Pan:Aaatg-3538-R] (अपीलाथी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी/Respondent) अपीलाथी की ओर से/Appellant By : Mr. Kumar Chandan, Jcit. प्रत्यथी की ओर से/Respondent By : Shri. Y.Sridhar, F.C.A. सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 19.06.2025 घोर्णा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 25.08.2025 आदेश /O R D E R Per S. R. Raghunatha, Am :

charitable Trust registered u/s.12AA of the Act vide proceedings in DIT(E) No.2(323)/2001-02 dated 23.01.2002. The return of income for A.Y.2011-12 was filed on 18.07.2011 declaring total income of Rs.Nil, by showing the gross receipts of Rs.4,01,04,817/-. The return of income was processed u/s.143(1) of the Act. The case was selected for scrutiny

DDIT, CHENNAI vs. VELS INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & ADVANCED STUDIES,, CHENNAI

In the result, both the appeal of the Revenue and the cross- objection of the assessee stand dismissed

Bench: Shri N.R.S. Ganesan & Shri A. Mohan Alankamonyआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1759/Mds/2013 & C.O. No.15/Mds/2014 (In I.T.A. No.1759/Mds/2013) "नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2010-11

charitable purposes. In other words, it was not permitted to accumulate more than 25 per cent of its total income. The question has been reconsidered by the Board and the correct legal position is explained below. 2. Section 11(1) provides that subject to the provisions of sections 60 to 63 "the following income shall not be included

INCOME TAX OFFICER, BIBIKULAM MADURAI vs. D N PUBLIC CHARITABLE TRUST, ARASARADI MADURAI TAMIL NADU

Charitable Trust as supporting evidence. On perusal of the same, it\nis noticed that the fees collected by the company M/s. Dhevaki Diagnostics Pvt.\nLtd. for utilizing the CT scan machine and particulars of CT Scan fees\ntransferred to trust are as under:-\nSr. No.\n Assessment Year\nCT Scan fees Receipts\nCT Scan fees\ntransferred to Trust\n1\n2012

ST. JOSEPHS INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TRUST,CHENNAI vs. DCOT. CENTRAL CIRCLE-1(3), CHENNAI

In the result, all the appeals filed by the assessees are allowed

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri Jagadish

charitable trust formed on 02.04.2012 and enjoyed section 12AA registration w.e.f. 29.05.2012 vide registration dated 26.12.2012. The assessee is noted to be running an Engineering College and has claimed exemption u/s.11 of the Act since its inception. In the year under consideration, i.e. AY 2018-19, the assessee is noted to have filed return of income (RoI) u/s.139

ST.JOSEPHS EDUCATIONAL TRUST,CHENNAI vs. DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-193), CHENNAI

In the result, all the appeals filed by the assessees are allowed

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri Jagadish

charitable trust formed on 02.04.2012 and enjoyed section 12AA registration w.e.f. 29.05.2012 vide registration dated 26.12.2012. The assessee is noted to be running an Engineering College and has claimed exemption u/s.11 of the Act since its inception. In the year under consideration, i.e. AY 2018-19, the assessee is noted to have filed return of income (RoI) u/s.139

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

Charitable Trust (supra), we hold the activity of sale of uniforms, textbooks, etc. and the excess of income over expenditure arising thereon which are disclosed in Form-10A are incidental to the attainment of objects of the assessee. Therefore, the assessee is entitled to the benefit of section 11 of the Act for the year under consideration, accordingly, we hold

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

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Hon’Ble Shri Jagadishआयकरअपील सं./ Ita Nos.1618 & 1619 /Chny/2024 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Years: 2018-19 & 2020-2021) St. Joseph’S Institute Of Science & Vs. The Principal Commissioner Of Income Technology Trust, Tax, No.56C, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Central, Chennai -1 Sholinganallur, Chennai 600 119. [Pan: Aahts 9943B] आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.1620 /Chny/2024 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2020-2021) St. Joseph’S Educational Trust, Vs The Principal Commissioner Of Income No.56C, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Tax, Sholinganallur, Chennai 600 119. Central, Chennai -1 [Pan: Aamts 3888G] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri K.R. Vasudevan, Advocate ""यथ" क" ओर से /Respondent By : Shri Nilay Baran Som, Irs, Cit.

charitable Trust. However, after considering the submissions made by the assessee, the PCIT passed the order u/s 263 of the Act on the same day 31.03.2024 holding that the order passed by the Ld. AO is erroneous and prejudicial claim of exemption under section 11 of the Act. 3. Being aggrieved by the order of the ld. PCIT dated

ST.JOSEPH'S EDUCATIONAL TRUST,CHENNAI vs. PCIT CENTRAL CHENNAI - 1, CHENNAI

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

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Hon’Ble Shri Jagadishआयकरअपील सं./ Ita Nos.1618 & 1619 /Chny/2024 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Years: 2018-19 & 2020-2021) St. Joseph’S Institute Of Science & Vs. The Principal Commissioner Of Income Technology Trust, Tax, No.56C, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Central, Chennai -1 Sholinganallur, Chennai 600 119. [Pan: Aahts 9943B] आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.1620 /Chny/2024 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2020-2021) St. Joseph’S Educational Trust, Vs The Principal Commissioner Of Income No.56C, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Tax, Sholinganallur, Chennai 600 119. Central, Chennai -1 [Pan: Aamts 3888G] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri K.R. Vasudevan, Advocate ""यथ" क" ओर से /Respondent By : Shri Nilay Baran Som, Irs, Cit.

charitable Trust. However, after considering the submissions made by the assessee, the PCIT passed the order u/s 263 of the Act on the same day 31.03.2024 holding that the order passed by the Ld. AO is erroneous and prejudicial claim of exemption under section 11 of the Act. 3. Being aggrieved by the order of the ld. PCIT dated

INCOME TAX OFFICER, BIBIKULAM MADURAI vs. D N PUBLIC CHARITABLE TRUST, ARASARADI MADURAI TAMIL NADU

In the result, appeals filed by the Revenue are dismissed\nand Cross Objections filed by the assessee are partly allowed

Charitable Trust as supporting evidence. On perusal of the same, it\nis noticed that the fees collected by the company M/s. Dhevaki Diagnostics Pvt.\nLtd. for utilizing the CT scan machine and particulars of CT Scan fees\ntransferred to trust are as under:-\nSr.\nNo.\n Assessment Year\nCT Scan fees Receipts\nCT Scan fees\ntransferred to Trust\n1\n2012

DCIT, CHENNAI vs. M/S. TAMIL NADU CRICKET ASSOCIATION, CHENNAI

In the result, both the appeals of the Revenue as well as the cross-objections of the assessee are dismissed

Bench: Shri N.R.S. Ganesan & Shri D.S. Sunder Singhआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.2556 & 2557/Mds/2016 & C.O. Nos.158 & 159/Mds/2016 (In Ita Nos.2556 & 2557/Mds/2016) "नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years : 2011-12 & 2012-13

charitable purposes. In other words, it was not permitted to accumulate more than 25 per cent of its total income. The question has been reconsidered by the Board and the correct legal position is explained below. 17 I.T.A. Nos.2556 & 2557/Mds/16 C.O. Nos.158 & 159/Mds/16 2. Section 11(1) provides that subject to the provisions of sections 60 to 63 "the following