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

In the result, Cross Objections filed by the assessee are partly

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal

Section 11 of the Act. 13. The Respondent craves leave to file additional grounds/arguments at the time of hearing. 5. Ground No.1 is general in nature, which doesn’t require any adjudication, so, dismissed. 6. First, we will take up Ground Nos.2.1 to 2.4, wherein the Revenue has mainly challenged the action of the Ld.CIT(A) holding that

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)

Section 11 of the Act. 4 I.T.A. Nos.2885 – 2887,2889 & 2890/Mds/2014 2.2 M/s. MAC Public Charitable Trust in ITA No. 2885/Mds/2014 for the assessment year 2011-12: The Revenue has raised several grounds in its appeal, however the crux of the issue is that the Revenue is aggrieved by the order of the Ld. CIT(A) who had deleted

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)

Section 11 of the Act. 4 I.T.A. Nos.2885 – 2887,2889 & 2890/Mds/2014 2.2 M/s. MAC Public Charitable Trust in ITA No. 2885/Mds/2014 for the assessment year 2011-12: The Revenue has raised several grounds in its appeal, however the crux of the issue is that the Revenue is aggrieved by the order of the Ld. CIT(A) who had deleted

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)

Section 11 of the Act. 4 I.T.A. Nos.2885 – 2887,2889 & 2890/Mds/2014 2.2 M/s. MAC Public Charitable Trust in ITA No. 2885/Mds/2014 for the assessment year 2011-12: The Revenue has raised several grounds in its appeal, however the crux of the issue is that the Revenue is aggrieved by the order of the Ld. CIT(A) who had deleted

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)

Section 11 of the Act. 4 I.T.A. Nos.2885 – 2887,2889 & 2890/Mds/2014 2.2 M/s. MAC Public Charitable Trust in ITA No. 2885/Mds/2014 for the assessment year 2011-12: The Revenue has raised several grounds in its appeal, however the crux of the issue is that the Revenue is aggrieved by the order of the Ld. CIT(A) who had deleted

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)

Section 11 of the Act. 4 I.T.A. Nos.2885 – 2887,2889 & 2890/Mds/2014 2.2 M/s. MAC Public Charitable Trust in ITA No. 2885/Mds/2014 for the assessment year 2011-12: The Revenue has raised several grounds in its appeal, however the crux of the issue is that the Revenue is aggrieved by the order of the Ld. CIT(A) who had deleted

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

charitable activities. Section 12AA(3) previously provided that if the activities of the trust or institution are found to be non-genuine or its activities are not in accordance with the objects for which such trust or institution was established, the registration granted under Section 12AA can be cancelled by the Commissioner after providing the trust or institution an opportunity

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

charitable activities. Section 12AA(3) previously provided that if the activities of the trust or institution are found to be non-genuine or its activities are not in accordance with the objects for which such trust or institution was established, the registration granted under Section 12AA can be cancelled by the Commissioner after providing the trust or institution an opportunity

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

charitable activities. Section 12AA(3) previously provided that if the activities of the trust or institution are found to be non-genuine or its activities are not in accordance with the objects for which such trust or institution was established, the registration granted under Section 12AA can be cancelled by the Commissioner after providing the trust or institution an opportunity

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

charitable activities. Section 12AA(3) previously provided that if the activities of the trust or institution are found to be non-genuine or its activities are not in accordance with the objects for which such trust or institution was established, the registration granted under Section 12AA can be cancelled by the Commissioner after providing the trust or institution an opportunity

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, EXEMPTIONS CIRCLE, CHENNAI, INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT vs. THE INDIAN INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY, CHENNAI

In the result the appeal of the Revenue dismissed

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh & Shri S.R. Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.679/Chny/2024 िनधा;रण वष; /Assessment Year: 2012-13 The Dy. Commissioner Of The Indian Institute Of Engineering Income Tax, Vs. Technology, Exemptions Circle, 363, Arcot Road, Kodambakkam, Chennai. Chennai – 600 024. [Pan: Aaatt 2768C] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथH की ओर से/ Assessee By : Shri R. Vijayaraghavan, Advocate JkथH की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri N. Sanjay Gandhi, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 11.06.2024 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 30.08.2024 आदेश / O R D E R Per S.R. Raghunatha, A.M : This Appeal By The Revenue Is Arising Out Of The Order Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), (Nfac), Delhi [Hereinafter “Cit(A)] In Din & Order No.Itba/Nfac/S/250/2023- 24/1059500064(1), Dated 09.01.2024. The Assessment Was Framed By The Assessing Officer For The Assessment Year 2012-13 U/S.143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter The ‘Act’), Vide Order Dated 20.03.2015. :- 2 -: 2. There Is A Delay Of 06 Days In Filing The Appeal By The Revenue.

charitable trust, registered U/s.12AA of the Act, vide DIT(E) No.2(41)/91-92 dated 29/06/1993. The assessee trust is created to establish institutions for studies and research for the advancement of knowledge, skill, training and education for every kind including technology, engineering and professional studies and to construct and acquire building, structures, equipments, implements whatsoever necessary for the purpose. Towards

SHRIRAM OWNERSHIP TRUST,CHENNAI vs. DCIT, CHENNAI

In the result, the appeals of the assessee for both

Bench: Shri N.R.S. Ganesan & Shri Abraham P. George] आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos. 406 & 407/Mds/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Years : 2013-2014 & 2014-2015. Shriram Ownership Trust, Vs. The Deputy Commissioner Of No.4, Shriram House, I Floor, Income Tax, Burkit Road, T. Nagar, Non Corporate Circle 2, Chennai 600 017. Chennai 600 034. [Pan Aagts 2243H] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

charitable trusts ITA Nos.406 & 407/Mds/2017 :- 5 -: which lost exemption u/s. 11 & 12 of the Act. Further, as per ld. JCIT none of the trustees of the assessee trust nor its beneficiaries had come together with a common purpose of earning income and therefore it could not be treated as an AOP. According to the ld. JCIT, definition of person

SHRIRAM OWNERSHIP TRUST,CHENNAI vs. DCIT, CHENNAI

In the result, the appeals of the assessee for both

Bench: Shri N.R.S. Ganesan & Shri Abraham P. George] आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos. 406 & 407/Mds/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Years : 2013-2014 & 2014-2015. Shriram Ownership Trust, Vs. The Deputy Commissioner Of No.4, Shriram House, I Floor, Income Tax, Burkit Road, T. Nagar, Non Corporate Circle 2, Chennai 600 017. Chennai 600 034. [Pan Aagts 2243H] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

charitable trusts ITA Nos.406 & 407/Mds/2017 :- 5 -: which lost exemption u/s. 11 & 12 of the Act. Further, as per ld. JCIT none of the trustees of the assessee trust nor its beneficiaries had come together with a common purpose of earning income and therefore it could not be treated as an AOP. According to the ld. JCIT, definition of person

CHARSUR ARTS FOUNDATION,CHENNAI vs. CIT, EXEMPTIONS,, CHENNAI

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

Bench: Shri George George Kand Shri Jagadishआयकर अपीलसं/.Ita No.:1753/Chny/2025 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2020-21 Charsur Arts Foundation, The Commissioner Of No. 72, M.C.P. Ramasamy Road, Vs. Income Tax (Exemption), Alwarpet, Chennai 600 018. Chennai. [Pan: Aabtc-1154-G] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Shri Hithesh, Advocate ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. R. Anita, Addl. Cit सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 28.08.2025 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 28.08.2025 आदेश/ O R D E R Per George George K: This Appeal Filed At The Instance Of The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Exemption), Chennai Dated 16.05.2025 Passed Under Section 119(2)(B) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Called ‘The Act’) For The Assessment Year 2020-21. 2. The Solitary Issue Argued On Merits Is With Regard To Maintainability Of Appeal Filed Against The Order Passed Under Section 119(2)(B) Of The Act.

charitable trusts registered u/s 12A of the Act. 7. Notwithstanding the above, the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in M.A. No.665 of 2021 dated 23/09/2021 has ordered that in cases where the limitation would have expired during the period between 15.03.2020 till 02.10.2021, notwithstanding the actual balance period of limitation remaining, all persons shall have a limitation period

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

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwalआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1302 To 1304/Chny/2023 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2014-15 To 2016-17 & Cross-Objection Nos.1 To 3/Chny/2024 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2014-15 To 2016-17 The Ito (Exemptions Ward), Bibikulam, Madurai. (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) V. M/S.D.N. Public Charitable 13, Theni Main Road, Arasaradi, Madurai-625 016. [Pan: Aaatd 9013 C] Trust, (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent/Cross- Objector) Department By Assessee By सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing घोषणाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : Dr. Samuel Pitta, Jcit : Mr. Arjun Raj, Advocate : 22.08.2024 : 09.10.2024 आदेश / Order Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm:

Charitable Trust and CT Scan, MRI Scan & USC fees shown by the company in its P & L account for the A.Υ. 2012-13 to AY 2017-18. The same is tabulated as below: SL No AY Total fees receipts made out of CT scan, MRI scan and Ultra sound machine by the Company (in Rs.) CT scan fees transferred

VELLORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,VELLORE vs. DCIT, CC IV(1), CHENNAI

Appeals of the Revenue are dismissed whereas that of assessee are partly allowed

Bench: Shri Abraham P. George & Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy]

90,71,353 A.Y. 2008-09 "36,22,227 4. As mentioned at para 3 (vii) above, for denying the exemption claimed under Section 11 of the Act, ld. Assessing Officer had cited certain specific instances which, according to him, attracted the rigours of Section 13(1) (c) of the Act. These are listed hereunder:- (i) An agreement for purchase

DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE 1(1), CHENNAI vs. VELLORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, VELLORE

Appeals of the Revenue are dismissed whereas that of assessee are partly allowed

Bench: Shri Abraham P. George & Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy]

90,71,353 A.Y. 2008-09 "36,22,227 4. As mentioned at para 3 (vii) above, for denying the exemption claimed under Section 11 of the Act, ld. Assessing Officer had cited certain specific instances which, according to him, attracted the rigours of Section 13(1) (c) of the Act. These are listed hereunder:- (i) An agreement for purchase

DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE 1(1), CHENNAI vs. VELLORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, VELLORE

Appeals of the Revenue are dismissed whereas that of assessee are partly allowed

Bench: Shri Abraham P. George & Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy]

90,71,353 A.Y. 2008-09 "36,22,227 4. As mentioned at para 3 (vii) above, for denying the exemption claimed under Section 11 of the Act, ld. Assessing Officer had cited certain specific instances which, according to him, attracted the rigours of Section 13(1) (c) of the Act. These are listed hereunder:- (i) An agreement for purchase