SHASHWAT FOUNDATION TRUST ,MUMBAI vs. I.T.O EXEM WARD 2(3), MUMBAI
In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed for statistical purposes
ITA 3553/MUM/2025[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai31 Oct 2025AY 2020-21
Bench: Shri Pawan Singh & Shri Girish Agrawalassessment Year: 2020-21 Shashwat Foundation Trust I.T.O. Exemption 253/C, Kelichi Chawl, Ward 2(3), Mumbai G. K. Marg, Lower Parel, Vs. Mumbai – 400013. (Pan: Aalts8825J) (Appellant) (Respondent) Present For: Assessee : Shri Shyamsunder Agrawal, Ca Revenue : Shri Pravin Salunkhe, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing : 14.10.2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 31.10.2025 O R D E R Per Girish Agrawal: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Against The Order Of Ld. Cit(A), Delhi, Vide Order No. Itba/Nfac/S/250/2024-25/1074468829(1), Dated 13.03.2025 Passed Against The Assessment Order By Assistant Director Of Income Tax, Cpc, Bengaluru, U/S. 154 Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As The “Act”), Dated 31.08.2023 For Assessment Year 2020-21. 2. Grounds Taken By The Assessee Are Reproduced As Under: Ground No. 1 In The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Learned C.I.T. (Appeal) Has Erred In Dismissing The Appeal & Not Condoning The Delay In Filing The Appeal Without Appreciating The Fact That: The Appellant Is A Charitable Trust
For Appellant: Shri Shyamsunder Agrawal, CAFor Respondent: Shri Pravin Salunkhe, SR. DR
Section 12ASection 143Section 154Section 249(3)
154 on 14.08.2023. And the appellant has filed an appeal on 31.08.2023. The Hon'ble CIT (Appeal) has rejected the appeal and not condone the delay in filing the appeal.
4. If the delay was not condoned it would amount to legalise an illegal and unconstitutional order. The power given to the authority is not to legalise an injustice