SHRI KAILASH MATH TRUST,NASHIK vs. THE COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (EXEMPTION), PUNE

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

Bench: Shri Satbeer Singh Godara & Dr. Dipak P. Ripoteआयकर अपीलसं. / Ita No.1177/Pun/2023 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : N.A. Shri Kailash Math Trust, The Cit(Exemption), Bhaktidhan, Panchavati Peth V Pune. Road, Nashik – 422003. S Pan: Aabas0761Q Appellant/ Assessee Respondent /Revenue Assessee By Shri Kishor B Phadke – Ar Revenue By Shri Keyur Patel – Dr(Cit) Date Of Hearing 01/01/2024 Date Of Pronouncement 05/01/2024

charitable trust or is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (21 of 1860), or under any law corresponding to that Act in force in any part of India or under section 2571 of the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956), or is a University established by law, or is any other educational institution recognised by the Government

BRAHMAN SABHA KARVEER,MAHARASHTRA vs. CIT EXEMPTION PUNE, CIT EXEMPTION PUNE

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed for

Bench: Shri Rama Kanta Panda & Shri Satbeer Singh Godara

charitable trust or is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (21 of 1860), or under any law corresponding to that Act in force in any part of India or under section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956), or is a University established by law, or is any other educational institution recognised by the Government

T B LULLA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION,SANGLI vs. CIT EXEMPTION, PUNE, PUNE

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

Bench: Shri Satbeer Singh Godara & Dr. Dipak P. Ripoteआयकर अपीलसं. / Ita No.1220/Pun/2023 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year :- T B Lulla Charitable The Cit Exemption, Foundation, V Pune. Atit Bungalow South Shivaji S Nagar, Behind Mali Chitr Mandir, Sangli - 416416. Pan: Aaect9113E Appellant/ Assessee Respondent /Revenue Assessee By Smt. Deepa Khare – Ar Revenue By Shri Rakesh Jha – Cit(Dr) Date Of Hearing 19/12/2023 Date Of Pronouncement 05/01/2024

Trust v. CIT [1975] 101 ITR 234, the other in Indian Chamber of Commerce v. CIT [1975] 101 ITR 796 and the third in Addl. CIT v. Surat Art Silk Cloth Manufacturers Association [1980] 121 ITR l/[1980] 2 Taxman 501, where the speech made by the Finance Minister, while introducing the exclusionary clause in section

ARTH FOUNDATION,NASHIK vs. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (EXEMPTION), PUNE, PUNE

In the result, appeal of the Assessee is allowed for statistical purpose

Bench: Dr.Dipak P. Ripote & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपऩल सं. / Ita No.2258/Pun/2025 निर्धारण वषा / Assessment Year: 2026-27 Arth Foundation, V Commissioner Of Income Flat No.3, Tulip Apartment, S Tax (Exemption), Pune. Suyojit Garden, Gangapur Road, Nashik – 422013. Pan: Aahta2324C Appellant/ Assessee Respondent / Revenue Assessee By Ca Trishala R Jain (Virtual) Revenue By Shri Amol Khairnar – Cit(Dr) Date Of Hearing 21/01/2026 Date Of Pronouncement 29/01/2026 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Against The Order Of Ld.Commissioner Of Income Tax(Exemption), Passed Under Section 80G Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 Dated 01.08.2025. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal : ―1. The Learned Cit(E), Pune Has Erred In Rejecting The 1 Application Of The Appellant Trust Filed U/S 80G(5)(Iii) Of The Act Without Considering The Merits Of The Case.

charitable trust or is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (21 of 1860), or under any law corresponding to that Act in force in any part of India or under section 2571 of the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956), or is a University established by law, or is any other educational institution recognised by the Government

INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD-11(1), PUNE, PUNE vs. MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION, PUNE, PUNE

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue is allowed for statistical\npurposes

Section 2 (15) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, in relation\nto charitable trusts which engage in activities that further objects of\ngeneral public utility The activities and cases of various kinds of\ncharities, trusts and organizations, including statutory corporations\nand bodies, regulatory bodies, non-statutory regulatory bodies, trade\norganizations and bodies, sports bodies and organizations, trusts, etc\nwere considered

MANJREKAR FOUNDATION,PUNE vs. CIT, EXEMPTION, PUNE, PUNE

In the result, appeal of the Assessee is allowed for statistical purpose

Bench: Dr.Dipak P. Ripote & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपऩल सं. / Ita No.2338/Pun/2025 निर्धारण वषा / Assessment Year: - Manjrekar Foundation, V Cit Exemption, Near Goodluckchowk, Decan S Pune. Gymkhana, Bhandarkar Road, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune – 411004. Pan: Aactm7144D Appellant/ Assessee Respondent / Revenue Assessee By Smt Deepa Khare Revenue By Shri Amol Khairnar – Cit(Dr) Date Of Hearing 22/01/2026 Date Of Pronouncement 27/01/2026 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Against The Order Of Ld.Commissioner Of Income Tax(Exemption), Passed Under Section 80G Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 Dated 30.08.2025. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal : ―1. The Ld. Cit Exemption Erred In Law & On Facts In Treating The Application Under Clause (Iii) Of First Proviso To Sub-Section (5) Of Section 80G As Non- Maintainable On The Ground Of Being Filed Beyond The Statutory Period As Provided In Clause (Iii) Of First Proviso To Section 80G (5) & Thereby Rejecting The Same Without Going Into The Merits.

charitable trust or is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (21 of 1860), or under any law corresponding to that Act in force in any part of India or under section 3 2571 of the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956), or is a University established by ITA No.2338/PUN/2025 [A] law, or is any other educational institution recognised

VALLABHDAS VALJI JILHA VACHANALAYA,JALGAON vs. THE COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, EXEMPTION - PUNE, PUNE

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

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara & Dr. Dipak P. Ripoteआयकरअपीलसं. / Ita No.1423/Pun/2023 िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year :- Vallabhdas Valjijilha The Commissioner Of Vachanalaya, Vs Income Tax- 227, Navi Peth, Jalgaon, Exemption, Pune. Jalgaon – 425001. Pan: Aabtv0802C Appellant/ Assessee Respondent /Revenue Assessee By None. Revenue By Shri Ajay Kumar Keshari – Dr Date Of Hearing 17/04/2024 Date Of Pronouncement 18/04/2024 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am: This Is Assessee’S Appeal Against The Order Of Ld.Commissioner Of Income Tax(Exemption), Pune Under Section 80G Of The Act, Dated 26.10.2023. The Ld.Cit(E) Dismissed The Application Of The Assessee On The Ground That The Application Is Time Barred. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Ground(S) Of Appeal : “1) On The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, Thecommissioner Of Income-Tax (Exemption) Pune Has Erred In Rejecting The Application In Form 10Ab Under Section 80G(5) Of The Vallabhdas Valji Jilha Vachanalaya [A]

charitable trust or is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (21 of 1860), or under any law corresponding to that Act in force in any part of India or under section 2571 of the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956), or is a University established by law, or is any other educational institution recognised by the Government

AVI FOUNDATION,NAGPUR vs. THE HONORABLE COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX PUNE, PUNE

The appeal of the assessee is allowed for

Bench: Shri Rama Kanta Panda & Shri Satbeer Singh Godara

charitable trust or is registered under the Societies 14 ITA.Nos.1345 & 1369/PUN./2023 Registration Act, 1860 (21 of 1860), or under any law corresponding to that Act in force in any part of India or under section 2571 of the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956), or is a University established by law, or is any other educational institution recognised

M/S. BIRMANI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION ,NASHIK vs. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (EXEMPTION), PUNE, PUNE

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

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara & Dr. Dipak P. Ripoteआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.113/Pun/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : N.A. M/S.Birmani Charitable The Commissioner Of Foundation, V Income Tax(Exemption), H 227, Deepak Mahal, Lam S Pune. Road, Deolali Camp, Dist.Nashik – 422401. Pan: Aaicb8213B Appellant/ Assessee Respondent /Revenue Assessee By Shri Sanket M Joshi – Ar Revenue By Shri Keyur Patel – Cit(Dr) Date Of Hearing 28/03/2024 Date Of Pronouncement 28/03/2024 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am: This Appeal Is Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of Ld.Commissioner Of Income Tax(Exemption), Pune Dated 03.11.2023 Passed Under Section 80G Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 Rejecting The Assessee’S Application Filed In Form No.10Ab For Approval Under Section 80G(5) Of The Act. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal : M/S.Birmani Charitable Foundation [A]

Trust v. CIT [1975] 101 ITR 234, the other in Indian Chamber of Commerce v. CIT [1975] 101 ITR 796 and the third in Addl. CIT v. Surat Art Silk Cloth Manufacturers Association [1980] 121 ITR l/[1980] 2 Taxman 501, where the speech made by the Finance Minister, while introducing the exclusionary clause in section

MITCON FORUM FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT,PUNE vs. CIT EXEMPTION, PUNE

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

Bench: Dr.Dipak P. Ripote & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.613/Pun/2025 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2024-25 Mitcon Forum For Social V The Commissioner Of Development, S Income Tax(Exemption), Kebera Chambers, 1St Floor, Pune. Shivajinagar, Pune – 411005. Maharashtra Pan: Aalcm9558M Appellant/ Assessee Respondent / Revenue Assessee By Shri Sharad A Vaze – Ar Revenue By Shri Ramnath P Murkude – Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing 22/04/2025 Date Of Pronouncement 24/04/2025 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Against The Order Of Ld.Commissioner Of Income Tax-Exemption, Pune Passed Under Section 80G(5) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961; Dated 19.02.2025. 2. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Ground Of Appeal : “1. On The Basis Of Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case & As Per Law, The Commissioner Of Income Tax,(Exemptions) Pune, Is Not

charitable trust or is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (21 of 1860), or under any law corresponding to that Act in force in any part of India or under section 2571 of the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956), or is a University established by law, or is any other educational institution recognised by the Government

GENDER LAB FOUNDATION,THANE vs. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (EXEMPTION), PUNE

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

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara & Dr. Dipak P. Ripoteआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.193/Pun/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year :- Gender Lab Foundation, The Commissioner Of Flat No.2203-4, A Wing, Vs Income Tax, Tribeca Building, Hiranandani Exemption, Pune. Estate, G B Road, Chitalsar Manpada, B.O., Thane. Maharashtra – 400607. Pan: Aajcg4122B Appellant/ Assessee Respondent /Revenue Assessee By None. Revenue By Shri Keyur Patel – Cit(Dr) Date Of Hearing 29/04/2024 Date Of Pronouncement 30/04/2024 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am: This Is Assessee’S Appeal Against The Order Of Ld.Commissioner Of Income Tax(Exemption), Pune Under Section 80G Of The Act, Dated 15.12.2023. The Ld.Cit(E) Dismissed The Application Of The Assessee On The Ground That The Application Is Time Barred. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Ground(S) Of Appeal : “1. The Cit E, Failed To Appreciate That The Appellant, Gender Lab Gender Lab Foundation [A]

charitable trust or is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (21 of 1860), or under any law corresponding to that Act in force in any part of India or under section 2571 of the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956), or is a University established by law, or is any other educational institution recognised by the Government

HERITAGE YOUTH FOUNDATION,ICHALKARANJI vs. CIT, EXEMPTION PUNE, PUNE

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

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara & Dr. Dipak P. Ripoteआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.579/Pun/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : - Heritage Youth Foundation, V The Commissioner Of C/O.Kamlesh Laddha, Plot S Income Tax-Exemption, No.11, Near Arvind Process Pune. Industrial Estate, Ichalkaranji, Maharashtra – 416115. Pan: Aacah5120M Appellant / Assessee Respondent / Revenue Assessee By None Revenue By Shri Keyur Patel – Dr Date Of Hearing 12/06/2024 Date Of Pronouncement 19/06/2024 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am: This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of Ld.Commissioner Of Income-Tax-Exemption, Pune U/Sec.80G Of The Act Dated 16.02.2024. The Ld.Cit(E) Dismissed The Application Of The Assessee On The Ground That The Application Is Time Barred. The Assessee Has Raised Following Grounds Of Appeal : “1. The Id Cit Exemption Erred In Law & On Facts In Treating The Application Under Clause (Iii) Of First Proviso To Sub-Section (5) Of Section 80G As Non- Maintainable On The Ground Of Being Filed Beyond Heritage Youth Foundation [A]

charitable trust or is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (21 of 1860), or under any law corresponding to that Act in force in any part of India or under section 2571 of the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956), or is a University established by law, or is any other educational institution recognised by the Government

AADHAR SHIKSHAN SANSTHA YELAVI,SANGLI vs. CIT, EXEMPTION, PUNE , PUNE

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

Bench: Ms.Astha Chandra & Dr. Dipak P. Ripoteआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.748/Pun/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : N.A. Aadhar Shikshan Sanstha The Commissioner Of Yelavi, V Income Tax, Exemption, At Post Yelavi, Tal Tasgaon, S Pune. Dist. Sangli, Sangli – 416416. Pan: Aaata3972D Appellant/ Assessee Respondent /Revenue Assessee By Smt. Deepa Khare – Ar Revenue By Shri Mirtyunjoy Barnwal – Dr Date Of Hearing 11/09/2024 Date Of Pronouncement 12/09/2024 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am: This Is Assessee’S Appeal Against The Order Of Ld.Commissioner Of Income Tax(Exemption), Pune Under Section 80G Of The Act, Dated 15.02.2024. The Ld.Cit(E) Dismissed The Application Of The Assessee On The Ground That The Application Is Time Barred. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Ground(S) Of Appeal : “1. The Id Cit Exemption Erred In Law & On Facts In Treating The Application Under Clause (Iit) Of First Proviso To Sub-Section (5) Of Section 80G As Non- Maintainable On The Ground Of Being Filed Aadhar Shikshan Sanstha Yelavi [A]

charitable trust or is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (21 of 1860), or under any law corresponding to that Act in force in any part of India or under section 2571 of the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956), or is a University established by law, or is any other educational institution recognised by the Government

SHRI TRIMBAKESHWAR DE vs. THAN TRUST,NASHIKVS.CIT (EXEMPTION) PUNE, PUNE

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

Bench: Dr.Manish Borad & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.1051/Pun/2024

234/-. Subsequently, the case selected for complete scrutiny. Statutory notices u/s.143(2)/142(1) were issued and duly served upon the assessee calling to furnish the details to which necessary compliance made by the assessee. On perusal of details, ld. Assessing Officer noticed that assessee has shown income of Rs.13,36,71,863/- whereas an amount of Rs.13

SSHBPSS RAMCHANDRA GOPAL SHELAR SHERLARMAMA YOG SANSHODHAN SEVA PRATISHTHAN,PUNE vs. CIT EXEMPTION, PUNE, PUNE

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

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara & Dr. Dipak P. Ripoteआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.844/Pun/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : - Sshbpss Ramchandra Gopal V The Commissioner Of Shelar Shherlarmama Yog S Income Tax(Exemption), Sanshodhan Seva Pratishthan, Pune. S.No.124, Maeers Mit College Campus, Paud Road, Kothrud, Pune – 411038. Pan: Aaqts9502D Appellant / Assessee Respondent / Revenue Assessee By None. Revenue By Shri P.R.Mane – Dr Date Of Hearing 19/06/2024 Date Of Pronouncement 24/06/2024 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am: This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of Ld.Commissioner Of Income-Tax-Exemption, Pune U/Sec.80G Of The Act Dated 26.03.2024. The Ld.Cit(E) Dismissed The Application Of The Assessee On The Ground That The Application Is Time Barred. The Assessee Has Raised Following Grounds Of Appeal : Sshbpss Ramchandra Gopal Shelar Sherlarmama Yog Sanshodhan Seva Pratishthan

charitable trust or is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (21 of 1860), or under any law corresponding to that Act in force in any part of India or under section 2571 of the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956), or is a University established by law, or is any other educational institution recognised by the Government

INCOME-TAX OFFICER (EXEMPTIONS),, PUNE vs. MITRA TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION,,, PUNE

In the result of, appeal of Revenue is dismissed

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao & Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi

charitable purpose as defined under Section 2 (15) of the Act. Thus, for all the above reasons we hold that the order passed by the tribunal calls for interference.” 4 ITA No.796/PUN/2017, A.Y. 2009-10 6. The Delhi Tribunal in the case of Haryana State Remote Sensing and Application Centre (HSRSAC) reported in 193 ITD 706 by referring

FATIMABAI HAJIMIYA KOKANI PVT TRUST.,NASHIK vs. ITO (EXEP) WARD 1, NASHIK

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

Bench: Dr.Manish Borad & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.2373/Pun/2024 Assessment Year : 2015-16

charitable purposes at Rs.3,79,402/- (expenses incurred during the year) was denied and income computed at Rs.52,234/-. Now the assessee challenged the said adjustment made by the 4 Fatimabai Hajimiya Kokani Pvt. Trust CPC in its order dated 27.03.2017 before ld.CIT(A) by filing the appeal on 09.02.2023 with a delay of 2115 days. Even though assessee pleaded

SHI vs. HANTI SNEHALAY SEVABHAVI SANSTHA, ALIBAG,ALIBAGVS.COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, EXEMPTION, PUNE, PUNE

Appeal is allowed for statistical purposes in above terms

Bench: Shri Satbeer Singh Godara & Dr. Dipak P. Ripote

234/ PUN./2023 itself has already restored the issue of its sec.12AA registration back to the CIT (Exemptions) as under : “3. Concisely stated facts borne out of the case records are; the appellant has e-filed an application in Form No 10A on 06/06/2022 seeking grant of registration u/s 12AA under the category of charitable trust / institution

DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (EXEMPTIONS), CIRCLE, PUNE, PUNE vs. MAHINDRA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL ACADEMY, PUNE, PUNE

Appeal is dismissed in above terms

Bench: Shri Rama Kanta Panda & Shri Satbeer Singh Godara

charitable society running an educational institution. The DIT (Exemption) registered the assessee- society under Section 12AA of the Act on 5.5.2003. By an order dated 12.5.2004, the Central Board of Direct Taxes accorded approval to the assessee-society for the purpose of Section 10(23C)(vi) of the Act, subject to certain conditions to be fulfilled by the assessee- society