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248 results for “charitable trust”+ Section 2(15)clear

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Section 12A215Section 11142Exemption73Section 80G66Section 143(1)61Section 143(3)44Section 2(15)42Charitable Trust42Section 26340Section 234E

THE INSTITUTE OF INDIAN FOUNDRYMEN,KOLKATA vs. I.T.O., WARD - 1(3), KOLKATA, KOLKATA

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 1123/KOL/2024[2018-2019]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata15 Oct 2024AY 2018-2019

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar, Am & Shri Pradip Kumar Choubey, Jm]

Section 11Section 143(3)Section 2(15)Section 263

Section 2(15) of the Act and is entitled to exemption of its income u/s 11 of the Act. Undisputedly the trust is registered u/s 12A of the Act and up to AY 2009-10 even the Tribunal has accepted the activity of the trust has been charitable

THE INSTITUTE OF INDIAN FOUNDRYMEN,KOLKATA vs. ITO, WARD 1(3), EXEMPTION , KOLKATA

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

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Addition to Income31
Deduction27
ITA 499/KOL/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata28 Jun 2024AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar & Shri Pradip Kumar Choubey]

Section 11Section 12ASection 2(15)

Section 2(15) of the Act and is entitled to exemption of its income u/s 11 of the Act. Undisputedly the trust is registered u/s 12A of the Act and up to AY 2009-10 even the Tribunal has accepted the activity of the trust has been charitable

THE INSTITUTE OF INDIAN FOUNDRYMEN ,KOLKATA vs. ITO, WARD- 1(3), EXEMPT, KOLKATA. , KOLKATA

In the result, the appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 1228/KOL/2023[2015-16]Status: HeardITAT Kolkata12 Apr 2024AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar & Shri Sonjoy Sarma]

Section 11Section 12ASection 2(15)

Section 2(15) of the Act and is entitled to exemption of its income u/s 11 of the Act. Undisputedly the trust is registered u/s 12A of the Act and up to AY 2009-10 even the Tribunal has accepted the activity of the trust has been charitable

THE INSTITUTE OF INDIA FOUNDRYMEN,KOLKATA vs. ITO, WARD-1(3),EXEMPT, KOLKATA., KOLKATA

In the result, the appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 1230/KOL/2023[2017-18]Status: HeardITAT Kolkata12 Apr 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar & Shri Sonjoy Sarma]

Section 11Section 12ASection 2(15)

Section 2(15) of the Act and is entitled to exemption of its income u/s 11 of the Act. Undisputedly the trust is registered u/s 12A of the Act and up to AY 2009-10 even the Tribunal has accepted the activity of the trust has been charitable

THE INSTITUTE OF INDIAN FOUNDRYMEN. ,KOLKATA vs. ITO, WARD-1(3), EXEMPT, KOLKATA. , KOLKATA

In the result, the appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 1229/KOL/2023[2016-17]Status: HeardITAT Kolkata12 Apr 2024AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar & Shri Sonjoy Sarma]

Section 11Section 12ASection 2(15)

Section 2(15) of the Act and is entitled to exemption of its income u/s 11 of the Act. Undisputedly the trust is registered u/s 12A of the Act and up to AY 2009-10 even the Tribunal has accepted the activity of the trust has been charitable

THE INSTITUTE OF INDIAN FOUNDRYMEN,KOLKATA vs. ITO,WARD-1(3), EXEMPT, KOLKATA. , KOLKATA

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 906/KOL/2023[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata18 Mar 2024AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg & Shri Rajesh Kumar]

Section 11Section 12ASection 2(15)

Section 2(15) of the Act and is entitled to exemption of its income u/s 11 of the Act. Undisputedly the trust is registered u/s 12A of the Act and up to AY 2009-10 even the Tribunal has accepted the activity of the trust has been charitable

INDIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,KOLKATA vs. DCIT,CIR-1(1), (EXEMPTION), KOLKATA. , KOLKATA

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

ITA 934/KOL/2023[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata22 Dec 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Rajpalyadav, Vice-(Kz) & Shri Rajesh Kumar]

Section 11Section 12ASection 2(15)Section 25

Section 2(15) of the Act and is entitled to exemption of its income u/s 11 of the Act. Undisputedly the trust is registered u/s 12A of the Act and up to AY 2009-10 even the Tribunal has accepted the activity of the trust has been charitable

INDIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. ,KOLKATA vs. DCIT, CIR-1(1), (EXEMPTION), KOLKATA

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

ITA 933/KOL/2023[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata22 Dec 2023AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Rajpalyadav, Vice-(Kz) & Shri Rajesh Kumar]

Section 11Section 12ASection 2(15)Section 25

Section 2(15) of the Act and is entitled to exemption of its income u/s 11 of the Act. Undisputedly the trust is registered u/s 12A of the Act and up to AY 2009-10 even the Tribunal has accepted the activity of the trust has been charitable

LOTUS CHARITABLE TRUST,KOLKATA vs. DIT(EXEMPTIONS), KOLKATA

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 398/KOL/2012[2009-2010]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata08 Jun 2016AY 2009-2010

Bench: Shri N. V. Vasudevan, Jm & Shri M. Balaganesh, Am]

For Appellant: Shri D. S. Damle, FCAFor Respondent: Shri Rajat Subhra Biswas, CIT, DR
Section 11Section 12ASection 143(3)Section 2(15)Section 80G

trusts or institutions, if such income is applied for charitable purpose and such institution is registered under section 12AA of the Act. 2. Section 2(15

M/S CALCUTTA CRICKET & FOOTBALL CLUB,KOLKATA vs. ITO, EXEMPTION-1, KOLKATA, KOLKATA

In the result, appeal by the Assessee is allowed

ITA 466/KOL/2016[2011-2012]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata05 Aug 2016AY 2011-2012

Bench: Hon’Ble Sri N.V.Vasudevan, Jm & Dr.Arjun Lal Saini, Am] I.T.A No. 466/Kol/2016 Assessment Year : 2011-12 M/S. Calcutta Cricket & Football Club -Vs.- I.T.O., Exemption-I, Kolkata Kolkata [Pan : Aaccc 6337 P] (Respondent) (Appellant) For The Appellant : Shri J.P.Khaitan, Sr.Advocate & Shri Manoj Kataruka, Advocate For The Respondent : Shri G.Mallikarjuna, Cit(Dr) Date Of Hearing : 01.08.2016. Date Of Pronouncement : 05.08.2016. Order Per N.V.Vasudevan, Jm

For Appellant: Shri J.P.Khaitan, Sr.Advocate &For Respondent: Shri G.Mallikarjuna, CIT(DR)
Section 11Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 25Section 263

section 2(15) of the Act and submitted that the income derived from collecting fees from non members and allowing them to use the club was clearly in the nature of business and therefore the assessee would not be entitled to the benefit of exempt u/s 11 of the Act. The ld. DR placed reliance on the decision

M/S. CALCUTTA CRICKET & FOOTBALL CLUB,KOLKATA vs. ITO, EXEMPTION, WARD 1(1). KOLKATA, KOLKATA

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 1105/KOL/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata12 Dec 2018AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri A. T. Varkey, Jm & Shri M. Balaganesh, Am]

Section 11Section 12ASection 143(3)Section 25Section 263

section 2(15) of the Act and submitted that the income derived from collecting fees from non members and allowing them to use the club was clearly in the nature of business and therefore the assessee would not be entitled to the benefit of exempt u/s 11 of the Act. The ld. DR placed reliance on the decision

SREEMA MAHILA SAMITY,NADIA vs. D.C.I.T., CIRCLE-NADIA, NADIA

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is dismissed

ITA 2826/KOL/2013[2009-2010]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata13 Oct 2017AY 2009-2010
For Appellant: S/Shri K.M. Roy &For Respondent: Shri Sallong Yaden, Addl.CIT, ld.Sr.DR
Section 12ASection 143(2)Section 2

15) will not apply in respect of the first three limbs of section 2(1.5), i.e. relief of the poor, education or medical relief Consequently, where the purpose of a trust or institution is relief of the poor, education or medical relief, it will constitute "charitable

M/S CREDAI BENGAL,KOLKATA vs. CIT, (EXEMPTIONS), KOLKATA, KOLKATA

In the result, assessee’s appeal allowed

ITA 381/KOL/2016[2011-2012]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata30 Sept 2016AY 2011-2012

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed & Shri K.Narasimha Charyassessment Years:2011-12

Section 11Section 11(1)(a)Section 143(3)Section 2(15)Section 25Section 263

2(15) i.e. ‘advancement of any other object of general public utility’. However we find that as per the proviso to section 15 along with the speech of the Finance Minister and CBDT circular number 11 of the 2008 dated 19th December 2008 make it clear that only the institution carrying on commercial activities are intended to be covered

DCIT, CIR-1, KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. INDIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, KOLKATA

In the result, both appeals of assessee are allowed

ITA 415/KOL/2016[2010-2011]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata03 Aug 2016AY 2010-2011

Bench: : Shri Waseem Ahmed & Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi

For Appellant: Shri Ravi Tulsiyan, FCA, ld.ARFor Respondent: Shri Sellong Yaden, Addl CIT, ld.DR
Section 11Section 12ASection 13Section 143(3)Section 2(15)

trust which were for charitable purposes. (iii) that Hon’ble ITAT while dealing with the appeal for A.Y 2009 – 10 involving the amended section 2(15

M/S JMS MINING PVT. LTD,KOLKATA vs. PCIT-2, KOLKATA

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 146/KOL/2021[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata22 Jul 2021AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri P. M .Jagtap, Vice-(Kz) & Shri A. T. Varkey, Jm]

Section 135Section 143(3)Section 263Section 263(1)Section 37Section 80G

Charitable Trusts under Section 80G as the Trust were approved under section 80G(5)(vi) by the Commissioner of Income Tax, in this behalf. Neither there is any express provision nor any of the explanations present under Section 80G, prohibits the assesse to claim the amount made towards donation as deduction under Chapter VIA, even if the same has been

LAKSHMI TRUST,KOLKATA vs. ITO, (E) - II, KOLKATA, KOLKATA

In the result, the appeals of the assessees are treated as partly allowed as indicated above

ITA 382/KOL/2014[2006-2007]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata16 Sept 2015AY 2006-2007

Bench: Shri P.M. Jagtap

Section 11Section 12A

2. All the six assessees in the present case are Trusts duly registered under section 12A of the Act. It mainly derives investment income in the form of interest, income from Mutual Fund, etc. The said income is mainly applied for giving donations to certain Institutions, which are stated to be Charitable Trust. After payment of the said donations

ASANSOL DURGAPUR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY,DURGAPUR vs. CIT, DURGAPUR, DURGAPUR

In the result, assessee’s appeal stands allowed

ITA 756/KOL/2010[-----------]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata24 Jun 2016

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed & Shri S.S.Viswanethra Raviasansol Durgapur V/S. Commissioner Of Development Authority Income Tax, 1St Administrative Durgapur, Urmila Building, City Center, Bhawan, City Center Durgapur, West Bengal [Pan No.Aaala 0733G] .. अपीलाथ" /Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent

Section 10Section 11Section 12ASection 2(15)

2(15) /coming into the play and, for that reason, the objects of an assessee trust or institution being held to be not covered by the definition of 'charitable purposes', have no role to play in the matters relating to registration of a trust or institution under section

JERMELS ACCADEMY,DARJEELING vs. ITO, WARD 2(2), EXEMP,, SILIGURI

In the result, all the 3 appeals filed by the Assessee are partly\nallowed for statistical purposes

ITA 2748/KOL/2025[2017-2018]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata26 Feb 2026AY 2017-2018
Section 10Section 11Section 12ASection 12A(1)(ac)Section 12A(1)(ba)Section 12A(2)Section 139Section 144Section 2(15)Section 250

Trust which fall within the\ndefinition of charitable purpose within the meaning of section 2(15) of the\nIncome Tax Act. The appellant

JERMELS ACCADEMY ,DARJEELING vs. ITO, WARD 2(2), EXEMP, , SILIGURI

ITA 2749/KOL/2025[2017-2018]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata26 Feb 2026AY 2017-2018
Section 10Section 11Section 12ASection 12A(1)(ac)Section 12A(1)(ba)Section 12A(2)Section 139Section 144Section 2(15)Section 250

Trust which fall within the\ndefinition of charitable purpose within the meaning of section 2(15) of the\nIncome Tax Act. The appellant

BALLARAM HANUMANDAS CHARITABLE TRUST,KOLKATA vs. CIT(EXEMPTIONS), KOL., KOLKATA

In the result, appeal of assessee stands allowed

ITA 431/KOL/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata15 Sept 2017AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Aby.T Varkey & Shri Waseem Ahmedassessment Year :2012-13

Section 12ASection 133Section 35(1)(ii)

15 registration under section 12AA of the Act, if such trust or institution intends to have the benefit of the provisions of section 11 and 12 of the Act. These provisions thus make it clear that if the trust or the institution is not registered under section 12AA of the Act, it would not be able to claim any exemption