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MADURAI AGRI BUSINESS INCUBATION FORUM ,COIMBATORE vs. CIT(EXEMPTIONS), CHENNAI

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

ITA 875/CHNY/2023[-]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai08 Mar 2024

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singhand Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal

Section 10Section 80GSection 80G(5)Section 80G(5)(iii)Section 80G(5)(iv)

Charitable Trust with PAN Number AAUTS0393L filed an application dated 17.03.2023 in Form 10AB under Rule 11AA of the Income Tax Rules, 1962 (hereinafter the ‘Rules’), seeking approval under clause (iii) of first proviso to sub-section (5) of section 80G

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

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

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Section 14733
Limitation/Time-bar31
Reopening of Assessment11
ITA 814/CHNY/2025[-]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai30 Jun 2025

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].

For Appellant: Shri K. Vishva Padmanabhan, C.AFor Respondent: Shri G. Nandha Kumar, CIT
Section 10Section 12ASection 4Section 80GSection 80G(5)Section 80G(5)(iii)Section 80G(5)(iv)

section 80G of the Act. The ld. AR relied on the decision of the Coordinate Benches of the Tribunal in ITA No. 827/Chny/2023 & ors in the case of M/s. CIT-1982 Charitable Trust

PROTECT AND RESCUE ANIMALS IN NEED INITIATIVE (PRANI),CHENNAI vs. CIT, EXEMPTIONS,, CHENNAI

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1151/CHNY/2025[-]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai03 Oct 2025

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey & Shri Amitabh Shuklaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1151/Chny/2025 Assessment Years: - Protect & Rescue Animals In Need Commissioner Of Income Tax Initiative (Prani), (Exemptions), No.10, Door No.5, Bnb Flats, Chennai. 6Th Avenue, Ashok Nagar, Chennai- 600 083. [Pan: Aaftp0832N] (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) अपीलार्थी की ओर से/ Assessee By : Shri M.Viswanathan, C.A. प्रत्यर्थी की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Bipin C.N, Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 08.07.2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 03.10.2025 आदेश / O R D E R Per Amitabh Shukla, A.M :

For Appellant: Shri M.Viswanathan, C.AFor Respondent: Shri Bipin C.N, CIT
Section 12ASection 80GSection 80G(5)(iii)

charitable institutions vide various CBDT circulars and finally, vide Circular No.6/2023 dated 24.05.2023. Similarly, the timeline prescribed for filing Form No.10A for recognition u/s.80G of the Page - 15 - of 22 Act was also extended up-to 30.09.2023 by the same circular for trusts filing registration under clause (i) to first proviso to section 80G

SOCIETY FOR COMMUNITY ORGANISATION AND PEOPLES EDUCATION (SCOPE),TIRUCHIRAPPALLI vs. CIT, EXEMPTIONS,, CHENNAI

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1127/CHNY/2025[-]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai03 Oct 2025

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey & Shri Amitabh Shuklaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1127/Chny/2025 Assessment Years: - Society For Community Organization Commissioner Of Income Tax & Peoples Education (Scope), (Exemptions), No.17, 16Th Cross, Ahmed Colony, Chennai. Ramalinga Nagar, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu- 620 003. [Pan: Aaets3488C] (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) अपीलार्थी की ओर से/ Assessee By : Shri N.Arjun Raj, Advocate, प्रत्यर्थी की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Bipin C.N, Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 07.07.2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 03.10.2025 आदेश / O R D E R Per Amitabh Shukla, A.M :

For Appellant: Shri N.Arjun Raj, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Bipin C.N, CIT
Section 12ASection 80GSection 80G(5)(iii)

section 12A and 80G are closely inter-linked and or rather supplementing their independent objectives. The present issue is also one of genuine hardships and therefore there cannot be a distinction within the same provision without bringing any exception. The provisions of 80G are for the benefit of donors who are donating amounts of money to Charitable Trusts

VYASA VIDYA MANDIRAM,COIMBATORE vs. CIT, EXEMPTIIONS,, CHENNAI

In the result, both the appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 1286/CHNY/2025[-]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Mar 2026
Section 12ASection 12A(1)(ac)Section 80GSection 80G(5)

Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) rejected the applications. The trust's objects include promotion of Sanskrit language and educational development. The trust conducts Vedic/Sanskrit courses.", "held": "The Tribunal held that the assessee trust's activities in conducting structured Vedic/Sanskrit courses qualify as 'education' and are charitable

VYASA VIDYA MANDIRAM,COIMBATORE vs. CIT, EXEMPTIONS,, CHENNAI

In the result, both the appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 1287/CHNY/2025[-]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Mar 2026
Section 12ASection 12A(1)(ac)Section 80GSection 80G(5)

charitable trust, applied for regular registration under Section 12AB and approval under Section 80G. The CIT(E) rejected both applications

SIR CV RAMAN EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE TRUST,CHENNAI vs. CIT, EXEMPTIONS,, CHENNAI

In the result, both the appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 2940/CHNY/2025[2025-26]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai04 Mar 2026AY 2025-26

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Ms. Padmavathy. S

For Appellant: Mr.Y. Sridhar, FCAFor Respondent: Mr.Bipin C.N., CIT
Section 12ASection 12A(1)(ac)Section 80G

80G of the Act on 23.01.2025. After considering the details and documents furnished by the assessee trust, the Ld. CIT(E) issued a show cause ITA Nos.2940 & 2941/Chny/2025 (AY 2025-26) Sir CV Raman Educational & Charitable Trust :: 3 :: notice dated 10.07.2025 in which he had sought for the details of the loans obtained along with repayment details and also

SIR CV RAMAN EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE TRUST,CHENNAI vs. CIT, EXEMPTIONS,, CHENNAI

In the result, both the appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 2941/CHNY/2025[2025-26]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai04 Mar 2026AY 2025-26

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Ms. Padmavathy. S

For Appellant: Mr.Y. Sridhar, FCAFor Respondent: Mr.Bipin C.N., CIT
Section 12ASection 12A(1)(ac)Section 80G

80G of the Act on 23.01.2025. After considering the details and documents furnished by the assessee trust, the Ld. CIT(E) issued a show cause ITA Nos.2940 & 2941/Chny/2025 (AY 2025-26) Sir CV Raman Educational & Charitable Trust :: 3 :: notice dated 10.07.2025 in which he had sought for the details of the loans obtained along with repayment details and also

ST. GEORGE TRUST,CHENNAI vs. CIT (EXEMPTIONS), CHENNAI

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 1795/CHNY/2024[-]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai01 Oct 2024

Bench: SHRI MAHAVIR SINGH (Vice President), SHRI S.R. RAGHUNATHA (Accountant Member)

For Appellant: Shri Muthu Abirami, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri R. Clement Ramesh Kumar
Section 12ASection 80GSection 80G(5)Section 80G(5)(iii)Section 80G(5)(iv)

Section 80G(5B), wherein the provision provides for upper limit of 5% of the total income of the institution or fund can be spent towards Religious activities and still hold the status of Charitable institution/fund. 10. This view has been supported by the decision of the Hon’ble High court of Rajastan in the case Mishrimal Gordhanlal Batra Charitable Trust

THE INDIAN CULTURAL RESEARCH TRUST,CHENNAI vs. ITO, CHENNAI

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

ITA 3019/CHNY/2016[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai24 Feb 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.586/Chny/2015, 2976, 2977 & 2978/Chny/2016 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2011-12, 2010-11, 2012-13 & 2013-14 The Income Tax Officer [Exemptions], Vs. M/S. The Indian Cultural Research Ward-1, Aayakar Bhavan, Annexe Trust, Rani Seethai Hall, 603, Building, 3Rd Floor, 121 M.G. Road, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 006. Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034. [Pan: Aaatt0483G] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.3018, 3019 & 3020/Chny/2016 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years:2010-11, 2012-13 & 2013-14 M/S. The Indian Cultural Research Vs. The Income Tax Officer Trust, Rani Seethai Hall, 603, Anna [Exemptions], Ward-1, Salai, Chennai 600 006. Chennai (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri S. Sridhar, Advocate ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. Jothilakshmi Nayak, Cit & Shri Ar V Sreenivasan, Addl. Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 15.02.2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement 24.02.2022 : आदेश /O R D E R Per V. Durga Rao: There Are Three Cross Appeals Filed By The Revenue As Well As Assessee Against Different Orders Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) 17, Chennai Dated 12.12.2014 Relevant To The Assessment Year 2011-12 & Orders Dated 05.08.2016 For The Assessment Years 2010-11

For Appellant: Shri S. Sridhar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms. Jothilakshmi Nayak, CIT &
Section 11Section 2(15)

trust which was managed by one of the trustee viz., Smt. Meena Muthiah. The assessee can claim deduction under section 80G for the payment of donation and not exemption under section 11 of the Income tax Act. If the payment of donation is treated as charity, 7 I.T.A. Nos. 586/Chny/15, 2976-2978/Chny/16 & 3018-3020/Chny/16 then everyone who pays

ITO, CHENNAI vs. M/S. INDIAN CULTURAL RESEARCH TRUST, CHENNAI

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

ITA 2977/CHNY/2016[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai24 Feb 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.586/Chny/2015, 2976, 2977 & 2978/Chny/2016 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2011-12, 2010-11, 2012-13 & 2013-14 The Income Tax Officer [Exemptions], Vs. M/S. The Indian Cultural Research Ward-1, Aayakar Bhavan, Annexe Trust, Rani Seethai Hall, 603, Building, 3Rd Floor, 121 M.G. Road, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 006. Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034. [Pan: Aaatt0483G] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.3018, 3019 & 3020/Chny/2016 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years:2010-11, 2012-13 & 2013-14 M/S. The Indian Cultural Research Vs. The Income Tax Officer Trust, Rani Seethai Hall, 603, Anna [Exemptions], Ward-1, Salai, Chennai 600 006. Chennai (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri S. Sridhar, Advocate ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. Jothilakshmi Nayak, Cit & Shri Ar V Sreenivasan, Addl. Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 15.02.2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement 24.02.2022 : आदेश /O R D E R Per V. Durga Rao: There Are Three Cross Appeals Filed By The Revenue As Well As Assessee Against Different Orders Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) 17, Chennai Dated 12.12.2014 Relevant To The Assessment Year 2011-12 & Orders Dated 05.08.2016 For The Assessment Years 2010-11

For Appellant: Shri S. Sridhar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms. Jothilakshmi Nayak, CIT &
Section 11Section 2(15)

trust which was managed by one of the trustee viz., Smt. Meena Muthiah. The assessee can claim deduction under section 80G for the payment of donation and not exemption under section 11 of the Income tax Act. If the payment of donation is treated as charity, 7 I.T.A. Nos. 586/Chny/15, 2976-2978/Chny/16 & 3018-3020/Chny/16 then everyone who pays

THE INDIAN CULTURAL RESEARCH TRUST,CHENNAI vs. ITO, CHENNAI

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

ITA 3020/CHNY/2016[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai24 Feb 2022AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.586/Chny/2015, 2976, 2977 & 2978/Chny/2016 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2011-12, 2010-11, 2012-13 & 2013-14 The Income Tax Officer [Exemptions], Vs. M/S. The Indian Cultural Research Ward-1, Aayakar Bhavan, Annexe Trust, Rani Seethai Hall, 603, Building, 3Rd Floor, 121 M.G. Road, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 006. Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034. [Pan: Aaatt0483G] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.3018, 3019 & 3020/Chny/2016 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years:2010-11, 2012-13 & 2013-14 M/S. The Indian Cultural Research Vs. The Income Tax Officer Trust, Rani Seethai Hall, 603, Anna [Exemptions], Ward-1, Salai, Chennai 600 006. Chennai (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri S. Sridhar, Advocate ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. Jothilakshmi Nayak, Cit & Shri Ar V Sreenivasan, Addl. Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 15.02.2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement 24.02.2022 : आदेश /O R D E R Per V. Durga Rao: There Are Three Cross Appeals Filed By The Revenue As Well As Assessee Against Different Orders Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) 17, Chennai Dated 12.12.2014 Relevant To The Assessment Year 2011-12 & Orders Dated 05.08.2016 For The Assessment Years 2010-11

For Appellant: Shri S. Sridhar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms. Jothilakshmi Nayak, CIT &
Section 11Section 2(15)

trust which was managed by one of the trustee viz., Smt. Meena Muthiah. The assessee can claim deduction under section 80G for the payment of donation and not exemption under section 11 of the Income tax Act. If the payment of donation is treated as charity, 7 I.T.A. Nos. 586/Chny/15, 2976-2978/Chny/16 & 3018-3020/Chny/16 then everyone who pays

ITO, CHENNAI vs. M/S. INDIAN CULTURAL RESEARCH TRUST, CHENNAI

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

ITA 2978/CHNY/2016[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai24 Feb 2022AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.586/Chny/2015, 2976, 2977 & 2978/Chny/2016 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2011-12, 2010-11, 2012-13 & 2013-14 The Income Tax Officer [Exemptions], Vs. M/S. The Indian Cultural Research Ward-1, Aayakar Bhavan, Annexe Trust, Rani Seethai Hall, 603, Building, 3Rd Floor, 121 M.G. Road, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 006. Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034. [Pan: Aaatt0483G] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.3018, 3019 & 3020/Chny/2016 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years:2010-11, 2012-13 & 2013-14 M/S. The Indian Cultural Research Vs. The Income Tax Officer Trust, Rani Seethai Hall, 603, Anna [Exemptions], Ward-1, Salai, Chennai 600 006. Chennai (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri S. Sridhar, Advocate ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. Jothilakshmi Nayak, Cit & Shri Ar V Sreenivasan, Addl. Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 15.02.2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement 24.02.2022 : आदेश /O R D E R Per V. Durga Rao: There Are Three Cross Appeals Filed By The Revenue As Well As Assessee Against Different Orders Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) 17, Chennai Dated 12.12.2014 Relevant To The Assessment Year 2011-12 & Orders Dated 05.08.2016 For The Assessment Years 2010-11

For Appellant: Shri S. Sridhar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms. Jothilakshmi Nayak, CIT &
Section 11Section 2(15)

trust which was managed by one of the trustee viz., Smt. Meena Muthiah. The assessee can claim deduction under section 80G for the payment of donation and not exemption under section 11 of the Income tax Act. If the payment of donation is treated as charity, 7 I.T.A. Nos. 586/Chny/15, 2976-2978/Chny/16 & 3018-3020/Chny/16 then everyone who pays

ITO, CHENNAI vs. THE INDIAN CULTURAL RESEARCH TRUST, CHENNAI

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

ITA 586/CHNY/2015[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai24 Feb 2022AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.586/Chny/2015, 2976, 2977 & 2978/Chny/2016 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2011-12, 2010-11, 2012-13 & 2013-14 The Income Tax Officer [Exemptions], Vs. M/S. The Indian Cultural Research Ward-1, Aayakar Bhavan, Annexe Trust, Rani Seethai Hall, 603, Building, 3Rd Floor, 121 M.G. Road, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 006. Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034. [Pan: Aaatt0483G] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.3018, 3019 & 3020/Chny/2016 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years:2010-11, 2012-13 & 2013-14 M/S. The Indian Cultural Research Vs. The Income Tax Officer Trust, Rani Seethai Hall, 603, Anna [Exemptions], Ward-1, Salai, Chennai 600 006. Chennai (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri S. Sridhar, Advocate ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. Jothilakshmi Nayak, Cit & Shri Ar V Sreenivasan, Addl. Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 15.02.2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement 24.02.2022 : आदेश /O R D E R Per V. Durga Rao: There Are Three Cross Appeals Filed By The Revenue As Well As Assessee Against Different Orders Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) 17, Chennai Dated 12.12.2014 Relevant To The Assessment Year 2011-12 & Orders Dated 05.08.2016 For The Assessment Years 2010-11

For Appellant: Shri S. Sridhar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms. Jothilakshmi Nayak, CIT &
Section 11Section 2(15)

trust which was managed by one of the trustee viz., Smt. Meena Muthiah. The assessee can claim deduction under section 80G for the payment of donation and not exemption under section 11 of the Income tax Act. If the payment of donation is treated as charity, 7 I.T.A. Nos. 586/Chny/15, 2976-2978/Chny/16 & 3018-3020/Chny/16 then everyone who pays

ITO, CHENNAI vs. M/S. INDIAN CULTURAL RESEARCH TRUST, CHENNAI

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

ITA 2976/CHNY/2016[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai24 Feb 2022AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.586/Chny/2015, 2976, 2977 & 2978/Chny/2016 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2011-12, 2010-11, 2012-13 & 2013-14 The Income Tax Officer [Exemptions], Vs. M/S. The Indian Cultural Research Ward-1, Aayakar Bhavan, Annexe Trust, Rani Seethai Hall, 603, Building, 3Rd Floor, 121 M.G. Road, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 006. Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034. [Pan: Aaatt0483G] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.3018, 3019 & 3020/Chny/2016 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years:2010-11, 2012-13 & 2013-14 M/S. The Indian Cultural Research Vs. The Income Tax Officer Trust, Rani Seethai Hall, 603, Anna [Exemptions], Ward-1, Salai, Chennai 600 006. Chennai (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri S. Sridhar, Advocate ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. Jothilakshmi Nayak, Cit & Shri Ar V Sreenivasan, Addl. Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 15.02.2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement 24.02.2022 : आदेश /O R D E R Per V. Durga Rao: There Are Three Cross Appeals Filed By The Revenue As Well As Assessee Against Different Orders Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) 17, Chennai Dated 12.12.2014 Relevant To The Assessment Year 2011-12 & Orders Dated 05.08.2016 For The Assessment Years 2010-11

For Appellant: Shri S. Sridhar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms. Jothilakshmi Nayak, CIT &
Section 11Section 2(15)

trust which was managed by one of the trustee viz., Smt. Meena Muthiah. The assessee can claim deduction under section 80G for the payment of donation and not exemption under section 11 of the Income tax Act. If the payment of donation is treated as charity, 7 I.T.A. Nos. 586/Chny/15, 2976-2978/Chny/16 & 3018-3020/Chny/16 then everyone who pays

THE INDIAN CULTURAL RESEARCH TRUST,CHENNAI vs. ITO, CHENNAI

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

ITA 3018/CHNY/2016[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai24 Feb 2022AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.586/Chny/2015, 2976, 2977 & 2978/Chny/2016 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2011-12, 2010-11, 2012-13 & 2013-14 The Income Tax Officer [Exemptions], Vs. M/S. The Indian Cultural Research Ward-1, Aayakar Bhavan, Annexe Trust, Rani Seethai Hall, 603, Building, 3Rd Floor, 121 M.G. Road, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 006. Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034. [Pan: Aaatt0483G] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.3018, 3019 & 3020/Chny/2016 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years:2010-11, 2012-13 & 2013-14 M/S. The Indian Cultural Research Vs. The Income Tax Officer Trust, Rani Seethai Hall, 603, Anna [Exemptions], Ward-1, Salai, Chennai 600 006. Chennai (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri S. Sridhar, Advocate ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. Jothilakshmi Nayak, Cit & Shri Ar V Sreenivasan, Addl. Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 15.02.2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement 24.02.2022 : आदेश /O R D E R Per V. Durga Rao: There Are Three Cross Appeals Filed By The Revenue As Well As Assessee Against Different Orders Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) 17, Chennai Dated 12.12.2014 Relevant To The Assessment Year 2011-12 & Orders Dated 05.08.2016 For The Assessment Years 2010-11

For Appellant: Shri S. Sridhar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms. Jothilakshmi Nayak, CIT &
Section 11Section 2(15)

trust which was managed by one of the trustee viz., Smt. Meena Muthiah. The assessee can claim deduction under section 80G for the payment of donation and not exemption under section 11 of the Income tax Act. If the payment of donation is treated as charity, 7 I.T.A. Nos. 586/Chny/15, 2976-2978/Chny/16 & 3018-3020/Chny/16 then everyone who pays

63 NAYANARS CHARITABLE TRUST,TIRUVANNAMALAI vs. CIT, EXEMPTIONS,, CHENNAI

In the result, this appeal of assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1932/CHNY/2025[-]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai26 Sept 2025

Bench: Shri Ss Viswanethra Ravi & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay63 Nayanars Charitable Trust, C.I.T. (Exemptions), 3, Girivala Nagar, Adiannamalai, Vs. Chennai. Tiruvannamalai-606604 (Tamil Nadu) Pan No. Aaatz 2750 Q Appellant/ Assessee Respondent/ Revenue

Section 10Section 119Section 12ASection 80GSection 80G(5)Section 80G(5)(iii)

trust deed but has obtained provisional approval under Section 80G 2 ITA1932/Chny/2025 63 Nayanars Charitable Trust Vs CIT(E) from

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

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue stands dismissed

ITA 406/CHNY/2025[2011]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai25 Aug 2025

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 :

For Appellant: Mr. Kumar Chandan, JCITFor Respondent: Shri. Y.Sridhar, F.C.A
Section 11Section 12ASection 13(1)(c)Section 13(3)(c)Section 143(1)Section 143(3)

Charitable Trusts: The AO in his assessment order u/s.143(3) dated 31.03.2014 has invoked section 13(3)(cc) and section 13(3)(e) to disallow air travel expenses of Rs.91,37,031/- and per diem and subsistence of Rs.1,44,186/-. The sections have been invoked on the ground that the expenses have been incurred on the employees of Greenpeace

SRI MARUTI RAGHAVENDRA SEVA SAMITHI,COIMBATORE vs. CIT EXEMPTIONS, CHENNAI

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

ITA 1001/CHNY/2024[-]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai21 Aug 2024

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am & Hon’Ble Shri Manu Kumar Giri, Jm आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.1001/Chny/2024. Sri Maruti Raghavendra Seva Vs. The Commissioner Of Income Tax, Samithi, (Exemptions) No.8, Kirubananda Variyar Street, Chennai. Jothi Nagar Colony, Pollachi, Coimbatore 642 001. [Pan: Abfts 3580D] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri. N. Arjun Raj, Advocate ""यथ" क" ओर से /Respondent By : Shri. V. Nandakumar, Irs, Cit. सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing : 13.08.2024 घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date Of Pronouncement : 21.08.2024 आदेश / O R D E R Per Manu Kumar Giri ()

For Appellant: Shri. N. Arjun Raj, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri. V. Nandakumar, IRS, CIT
Section 12ASection 12A(1)(ac)Section 80GSection 80G(5)

section 80G(5B) of the Act and also part of its objects in the trust deed are religious in nature, the trust cannot be treated as Charitable

THE THANTHI TRUST,CHENNAI vs. JCIT, CHENNAI

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

ITA 1532/CHNY/2015[2009-2010]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai08 Jul 2022AY 2009-2010

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singhand Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal

For Appellant: Shri V. S. Jayakumar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Guru Bashyam, CIT
Section 11Section 143(3)Section 2(15)

section 11, the Income-tax Act intends to give tax exemption to the income of the trust for charitable or religious purposes to the extent of its application to such purposes in India. According to the I.T. Act the 'income' should be 'applied' and not given away to others. By 'application' the income is put into utility operation