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

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee for AY 2014-15,\n2017-18 & 2018-19 are allowed and the appeal for AY 2015-16 is partly\nallowed

Section 12A" ], "issues": "The primary issues were whether the reassessment proceedings were validly initiated, barred by limitation, and if the assessee

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

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 activities in the relevant year as held by the Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka

P.K.D.TRUST,CHENNAI vs. ITO, POLLACHI

Appeal stands dismissed

Bench: Shri N.R.S. Ganesan & Shri Abraham P. Georgeआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.2053/Mds/2014 आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1820 & 1819/Mds/2016 "नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years : 2010-11 & 2012-13 M/S Pkd Trust, The Income Tax Officer, Pkd Matriculation School, V. Ward I(2) / Ward 1(1), Coimbatore Road, Pollachi. Pollachi – 642 001. Pan : Aaaap 1297 K (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

12A. (1) …. …. ….. ….. ….. ….. ….. …. …. …. …. …. …. … …. …. …. …. … … …. …. ….. ….. ….. ….. ….. ….. ….. ….. ….. ….. ….. ….. ….. ….. …. … (2) Where an application has been made on or after the 1st day of June, 2007, the provisions of sections 11 and 12 shall apply in relation to the income of such trust or institution from the assessment year immediately following the financial year in which such application is made. Provided that where registration has been granted

P.K.D.TRUST,CHENNAI vs. ITO, POLLACHI

Appeal stands dismissed

Bench: Shri N.R.S. Ganesan & Shri Abraham P. Georgeआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.2053/Mds/2014 आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1820 & 1819/Mds/2016 "नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years : 2010-11 & 2012-13 M/S Pkd Trust, The Income Tax Officer, Pkd Matriculation School, V. Ward I(2) / Ward 1(1), Coimbatore Road, Pollachi. Pollachi – 642 001. Pan : Aaaap 1297 K (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

12A. (1) …. …. ….. ….. ….. ….. ….. …. …. …. …. …. …. … …. …. …. …. … … …. …. ….. ….. ….. ….. ….. ….. ….. ….. ….. ….. ….. ….. ….. ….. …. … (2) Where an application has been made on or after the 1st day of June, 2007, the provisions of sections 11 and 12 shall apply in relation to the income of such trust or institution from the assessment year immediately following the financial year in which such application is made. Provided that where registration has been granted

PKD TRUST,CHENNAI vs. ITO, POLLACHI

Appeal stands dismissed

Bench: Shri N.R.S. Ganesan & Shri Abraham P. Georgeआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.2053/Mds/2014 आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1820 & 1819/Mds/2016 "नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years : 2010-11 & 2012-13 M/S Pkd Trust, The Income Tax Officer, Pkd Matriculation School, V. Ward I(2) / Ward 1(1), Coimbatore Road, Pollachi. Pollachi – 642 001. Pan : Aaaap 1297 K (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

12A. (1) …. …. ….. ….. ….. ….. ….. …. …. …. …. …. …. … …. …. …. …. … … …. …. ….. ….. ….. ….. ….. ….. ….. ….. ….. ….. ….. ….. ….. ….. …. … (2) Where an application has been made on or after the 1st day of June, 2007, the provisions of sections 11 and 12 shall apply in relation to the income of such trust or institution from the assessment year immediately following the financial year in which such application is made. Provided that where registration has been granted

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

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee for AY 2014-15,\n2017-18 & 2018-19 are allowed and the appeal for AY 2015-16 is partly\nallowed

12A of the Act entitles exemption\nunder section 11 of the Act is misconceived. She argued that the\nregistration confirms charitable character, but, not automatic exemption\nand exemption under section 11 of the Act requires income from\ncharitable activities in the relevant year as held by the Hon'ble High Court\nof Karnataka in the case of Fr. Mullers Charitable

RAMSAHAIMALSAHUWALA AND SONS CHARITABLE TRUST,CHENNAI vs. ACIT CENTRAL CIRCLE 2(3), CHENNAI

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

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh, Hon’Ble & Shri Manjunatha.G, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.53 To 61/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2013-14 To 2019-20 V. M/S.Ramsahaimal Sahuwala & The Acit, Sons Charitable Trust, Central Circle-2(3), No.24, Cathedral Garden Road, Chennai. Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034. The Ito, Exemptions Ward-4, Chennai. [Pan:Aaatr 0709 B] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ"की ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri T. Banusekar, Adv. Shri H. Yeshwanth Kumar, Ca ""थ"की ओरसे /Respondent By : Shri P. Sajit Kumar, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 06.10.2023 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 18.10.2023

reassessment. b. Allow the exemption u/s.11 as claimed by the appellant. c. Delete the addition made u/s.13(1)(c). d. Allow the depreciation claimed by the appellant. e. Pass such other orders as this respected authority may deem fit. 3. The appellant Trust was established in the year 1972 and is registered u/s.12AA of the Income

RAMSAHAIMALSAHUWALA AND SONS CHARITABLE TRUST,CHENNAI vs. ACIT CENTRAL CIRCLE 2(3), CHENNAI

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

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh, Hon’Ble & Shri Manjunatha.G, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.53 To 61/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2013-14 To 2019-20 V. M/S.Ramsahaimal Sahuwala & The Acit, Sons Charitable Trust, Central Circle-2(3), No.24, Cathedral Garden Road, Chennai. Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034. The Ito, Exemptions Ward-4, Chennai. [Pan:Aaatr 0709 B] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ"की ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri T. Banusekar, Adv. Shri H. Yeshwanth Kumar, Ca ""थ"की ओरसे /Respondent By : Shri P. Sajit Kumar, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 06.10.2023 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 18.10.2023

reassessment. b. Allow the exemption u/s.11 as claimed by the appellant. c. Delete the addition made u/s.13(1)(c). d. Allow the depreciation claimed by the appellant. e. Pass such other orders as this respected authority may deem fit. 3. The appellant Trust was established in the year 1972 and is registered u/s.12AA of the Income

RAMSAHAIMALSAHUWALA AND SONS CHARITABLE TRUST,CHENNAI vs. ACIT CENTRAL CIRCLE 2(3), CHENNAI

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

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh, Hon’Ble & Shri Manjunatha.G, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.53 To 61/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2013-14 To 2019-20 V. M/S.Ramsahaimal Sahuwala & The Acit, Sons Charitable Trust, Central Circle-2(3), No.24, Cathedral Garden Road, Chennai. Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034. The Ito, Exemptions Ward-4, Chennai. [Pan:Aaatr 0709 B] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ"की ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri T. Banusekar, Adv. Shri H. Yeshwanth Kumar, Ca ""थ"की ओरसे /Respondent By : Shri P. Sajit Kumar, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 06.10.2023 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 18.10.2023

reassessment. b. Allow the exemption u/s.11 as claimed by the appellant. c. Delete the addition made u/s.13(1)(c). d. Allow the depreciation claimed by the appellant. e. Pass such other orders as this respected authority may deem fit. 3. The appellant Trust was established in the year 1972 and is registered u/s.12AA of the Income

RAMSAHAIMALSAHUWALA AND SONS CHARITABLE TRUST,CHENNAI vs. ACIT CENTRAL CIRCLE 2(3), CHENNAI

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

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh, Hon’Ble & Shri Manjunatha.G, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.53 To 61/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2013-14 To 2019-20 V. M/S.Ramsahaimal Sahuwala & The Acit, Sons Charitable Trust, Central Circle-2(3), No.24, Cathedral Garden Road, Chennai. Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034. The Ito, Exemptions Ward-4, Chennai. [Pan:Aaatr 0709 B] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ"की ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri T. Banusekar, Adv. Shri H. Yeshwanth Kumar, Ca ""थ"की ओरसे /Respondent By : Shri P. Sajit Kumar, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 06.10.2023 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 18.10.2023

reassessment. b. Allow the exemption u/s.11 as claimed by the appellant. c. Delete the addition made u/s.13(1)(c). d. Allow the depreciation claimed by the appellant. e. Pass such other orders as this respected authority may deem fit. 3. The appellant Trust was established in the year 1972 and is registered u/s.12AA of the Income

RAMSAHAIMALSAHUWALA AND SONS CHARITABLE TRUST,CHENNAI vs. ACIT CENTRAL CIRCLE 2(3), CHENNAI

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

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh, Hon’Ble & Shri Manjunatha.G, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.53 To 61/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2013-14 To 2019-20 V. M/S.Ramsahaimal Sahuwala & The Acit, Sons Charitable Trust, Central Circle-2(3), No.24, Cathedral Garden Road, Chennai. Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034. The Ito, Exemptions Ward-4, Chennai. [Pan:Aaatr 0709 B] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ"की ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri T. Banusekar, Adv. Shri H. Yeshwanth Kumar, Ca ""थ"की ओरसे /Respondent By : Shri P. Sajit Kumar, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 06.10.2023 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 18.10.2023

reassessment. b. Allow the exemption u/s.11 as claimed by the appellant. c. Delete the addition made u/s.13(1)(c). d. Allow the depreciation claimed by the appellant. e. Pass such other orders as this respected authority may deem fit. 3. The appellant Trust was established in the year 1972 and is registered u/s.12AA of the Income

RAMSAHAIMALSAHUWALA AND SONS CHARITABLE TRUST,CHENNAI vs. ACIT CENTRAL CIRCLE 2(3), CHENNAI

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

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh, Hon’Ble & Shri Manjunatha.G, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.53 To 61/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2013-14 To 2019-20 V. M/S.Ramsahaimal Sahuwala & The Acit, Sons Charitable Trust, Central Circle-2(3), No.24, Cathedral Garden Road, Chennai. Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034. The Ito, Exemptions Ward-4, Chennai. [Pan:Aaatr 0709 B] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ"की ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri T. Banusekar, Adv. Shri H. Yeshwanth Kumar, Ca ""थ"की ओरसे /Respondent By : Shri P. Sajit Kumar, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 06.10.2023 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 18.10.2023

reassessment. b. Allow the exemption u/s.11 as claimed by the appellant. c. Delete the addition made u/s.13(1)(c). d. Allow the depreciation claimed by the appellant. e. Pass such other orders as this respected authority may deem fit. 3. The appellant Trust was established in the year 1972 and is registered u/s.12AA of the Income

RAMSAHAIMALSAHUWALA AND SONS CHARITABLE TRUST,CHENNAI vs. ACIT CENTRAL CIRCLE 2(3), CHENNAI

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

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh, Hon’Ble & Shri Manjunatha.G, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.53 To 61/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2013-14 To 2019-20 V. M/S.Ramsahaimal Sahuwala & The Acit, Sons Charitable Trust, Central Circle-2(3), No.24, Cathedral Garden Road, Chennai. Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034. The Ito, Exemptions Ward-4, Chennai. [Pan:Aaatr 0709 B] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ"की ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri T. Banusekar, Adv. Shri H. Yeshwanth Kumar, Ca ""थ"की ओरसे /Respondent By : Shri P. Sajit Kumar, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 06.10.2023 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 18.10.2023

reassessment. b. Allow the exemption u/s.11 as claimed by the appellant. c. Delete the addition made u/s.13(1)(c). d. Allow the depreciation claimed by the appellant. e. Pass such other orders as this respected authority may deem fit. 3. The appellant Trust was established in the year 1972 and is registered u/s.12AA of the Income

RAMSAHAIMALSAHUWALA AND SONS CHARITABLE TRUST,CHENNAI vs. ACIT CENTRAL CIRCLE 2(3), CHENNAI

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

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh, Hon’Ble & Shri Manjunatha.G, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.53 To 61/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2013-14 To 2019-20 V. M/S.Ramsahaimal Sahuwala & The Acit, Sons Charitable Trust, Central Circle-2(3), No.24, Cathedral Garden Road, Chennai. Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034. The Ito, Exemptions Ward-4, Chennai. [Pan:Aaatr 0709 B] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ"की ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri T. Banusekar, Adv. Shri H. Yeshwanth Kumar, Ca ""थ"की ओरसे /Respondent By : Shri P. Sajit Kumar, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 06.10.2023 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 18.10.2023

reassessment. b. Allow the exemption u/s.11 as claimed by the appellant. c. Delete the addition made u/s.13(1)(c). d. Allow the depreciation claimed by the appellant. e. Pass such other orders as this respected authority may deem fit. 3. The appellant Trust was established in the year 1972 and is registered u/s.12AA of the Income

RAMSAHAIMALSAHUWALA AND SONS CHARITABLE TRUST,CHENNAI vs. ACIT CENTRAL CIRCLE 2(3), CHENNAI

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

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh, Hon’Ble & Shri Manjunatha.G, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.53 To 61/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2013-14 To 2019-20 V. M/S.Ramsahaimal Sahuwala & The Acit, Sons Charitable Trust, Central Circle-2(3), No.24, Cathedral Garden Road, Chennai. Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034. The Ito, Exemptions Ward-4, Chennai. [Pan:Aaatr 0709 B] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ"की ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri T. Banusekar, Adv. Shri H. Yeshwanth Kumar, Ca ""थ"की ओरसे /Respondent By : Shri P. Sajit Kumar, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 06.10.2023 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 18.10.2023

reassessment. b. Allow the exemption u/s.11 as claimed by the appellant. c. Delete the addition made u/s.13(1)(c). d. Allow the depreciation claimed by the appellant. e. Pass such other orders as this respected authority may deem fit. 3. The appellant Trust was established in the year 1972 and is registered u/s.12AA of the Income

M/S AVM CHARITIES,CHENNAI vs. ITO,EXEMPTION WARD, CHENNAI

In the result, appeals filed by the assessee for AYs 2012-13 to 2014-15 are allowed and appeals filed by the assessee for AYs 2015-16 to 2018-19 are partly allowed

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao, Hon’Ble & Shri Manjunatha. G, Hon’Ble

reassessment in consequence of the impugned notice would be in consequence of, or to give effect to, any findings of the Tribunal in Boudier Christian's case. A direction or finding as contemplated by section 153(3)(ii) must be a finding necessary for the disposal of a particular case, that is to say, in respect of the particular assessee

M/S AVM CHARITIES ,CHENNAI vs. ITO,EXEMPTIONS WARD-1, CHENNAI

In the result, appeals filed by the assessee for AYs 2012-13 to 2014-15 are allowed and appeals filed by the assessee for AYs 2015-16 to 2018-19 are partly allowed

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao, Hon’Ble & Shri Manjunatha. G, Hon’Ble

reassessment in consequence of the impugned notice would be in consequence of, or to give effect to, any findings of the Tribunal in Boudier Christian's case. A direction or finding as contemplated by section 153(3)(ii) must be a finding necessary for the disposal of a particular case, that is to say, in respect of the particular assessee

M/S. A V M CHARITIES,CHENNAI vs. ITO, EXEMPTIONS WARD-1, CHENNAI, CHENNAI

In the result, appeals filed by the assessee for AYs 2012-13 to 2014-15 are allowed and appeals filed by the assessee for AYs 2015-16 to 2018-19 are partly allowed

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao, Hon’Ble & Shri Manjunatha. G, Hon’Ble

reassessment in consequence of the impugned notice would be in consequence of, or to give effect to, any findings of the Tribunal in Boudier Christian's case. A direction or finding as contemplated by section 153(3)(ii) must be a finding necessary for the disposal of a particular case, that is to say, in respect of the particular assessee