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Section 12A93Section 1158Section 132(4)56Section 153C36Exemption33Section 143(1)28Addition to Income28Section 143(3)26Section 10(20)24

SETH RAMDAS NATHUBHAI DHARMADAYA VISHWASTA NIDHI,,PUNE vs. INCOME-TAX OFFICER,(EXEMPTIONS) -1,, PUNE

ITA 928/PUN/2018[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Pune14 Dec 2022AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri R.S. Syal & Shri Partha Sarathi Chaudhury"नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2011-12 Seth Ramdas Nathubhai Dharmadaya Vs. Ito Vishwasta Nidhi, (Exemptions)-1, C/O. Shah Khandelwal Jain & Pune Associates, Chartered Accountants, Level 3, Business Bay, Plot No.84, Wellesley Road, Near Rto, Pune 411 001 Pan : Aaatr6805N Appellant Respondent

Section 11Section 12ASection 13Section 13(2)Section 13(2)(c)

Charitable Trust Vs ADIT (Exemption ), 65 ITD 125 (Delhi-Trib) In this case, a part of the trust income was being used directly or indirectly for benefits of its Founders and Managing Directors. It was held that the Trust was not entitled to exemption u/s. 11 Or Sec. 10(22) of the Act. 3. CIT Vs. Nagarathu Vaisiyargal Sangam

JAWAHAR LAL NEHRU PORT TRUST,NAVI MUMBAI vs. ACIT PANVEL, PANVEL

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Charitable Trust21
Section 80G18
Survey u/s 133A15

In the result, all the three appeals filed by the Revenue are dismissed and all the three appeals filed by the assessee are partly allowed

ITA 1153/MUM/2016[2003-04]Status: DisposedITAT Pune30 Sept 2025AY 2003-04

Bench: Shri R. K. Panda & Ms Astha Chandra

For Appellant: S/Shri Madhur Agrawal, AdvocateFor Respondent: S/Shri Sham Walve, Special Counsel along with Tanzil Padvekar and Bhavik Chheda
Section 10(20)Section 11Section 12ASection 142Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 263

65,425/-. 14. In appeal, the Ld. CIT(A) considering the submission of the assessee, the facts of the case, findings of the AO in the assessment order, provision of the section and CBDT's Instruction no 1/1148, dated February 9, 1978, held that the assessee is entitled to exemption u/s 11 of the I.T. Act, 1961. While doing

JAWAHAR LAL NEHRU PORT TRUST,NAVI MUMBAI vs. ACIT PANVEL, PANVEL

In the result, all the three appeals filed by the Revenue are dismissed and all the three appeals filed by the assessee are partly allowed

ITA 1154/MUM/2016[2005-06]Status: DisposedITAT Pune30 Sept 2025AY 2005-06

Bench: Shri R. K. Panda & Ms Astha Chandra

For Appellant: S/Shri Madhur Agrawal, AdvocateFor Respondent: S/Shri Sham Walve, Special Counsel along with Tanzil Padvekar and Bhavik Chheda
Section 10(20)Section 11Section 12ASection 142Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 263

65,425/-. 14. In appeal, the Ld. CIT(A) considering the submission of the assessee, the facts of the case, findings of the AO in the assessment order, provision of the section and CBDT's Instruction no 1/1148, dated February 9, 1978, held that the assessee is entitled to exemption u/s 11 of the I.T. Act, 1961. While doing

JAWAHAR LAL NEHRU PORT TRUST,NAVI MUMBAI vs. ACIT PANVEL, PANVEL

In the result, all the three appeals filed by the Revenue are dismissed and all the three appeals filed by the assessee are partly allowed

ITA 1155/MUM/2016[2004-05]Status: DisposedITAT Pune30 Sept 2025AY 2004-05

Bench: Shri R. K. Panda & Ms Astha Chandra

For Appellant: S/Shri Madhur Agrawal, AdvocateFor Respondent: S/Shri Sham Walve, Special Counsel along with Tanzil Padvekar and Bhavik Chheda
Section 10(20)Section 11Section 12ASection 142Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 263

65,425/-. 14. In appeal, the Ld. CIT(A) considering the submission of the assessee, the facts of the case, findings of the AO in the assessment order, provision of the section and CBDT's Instruction no 1/1148, dated February 9, 1978, held that the assessee is entitled to exemption u/s 11 of the I.T. Act, 1961. While doing

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX vs. THE JAWAHARLAL NEHRU PORT TRUST,, RAIGAD

In the result, all the three appeals filed by the Revenue are dismissed and all the three appeals filed by the assessee are partly allowed

ITA 543/PUN/2016[2003-04]Status: DisposedITAT Pune30 Sept 2025AY 2003-04

Bench: Shri R. K. Panda & Ms Astha Chandra

For Appellant: S/Shri Madhur Agrawal, AdvocateFor Respondent: S/Shri Sham Walve, Special Counsel along with Tanzil Padvekar and Bhavik Chheda
Section 10(20)Section 11Section 12ASection 142Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 263

65,425/-. 14. In appeal, the Ld. CIT(A) considering the submission of the assessee, the facts of the case, findings of the AO in the assessment order, provision of the section and CBDT's Instruction no 1/1148, dated February 9, 1978, held that the assessee is entitled to exemption u/s 11 of the I.T. Act, 1961. While doing

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX vs. THE JAWAHARLAL NEHRU PORT TRUST,, RAIGAD

In the result, all the three appeals filed by the Revenue are dismissed and all the three appeals filed by the assessee are partly allowed

ITA 544/PUN/2016[2004-05]Status: DisposedITAT Pune30 Sept 2025AY 2004-05

Bench: Shri R. K. Panda & Ms Astha Chandra

For Appellant: S/Shri Madhur Agrawal, AdvocateFor Respondent: S/Shri Sham Walve, Special Counsel along with Tanzil Padvekar and Bhavik Chheda
Section 10(20)Section 11Section 12ASection 142Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 263

65,425/-. 14. In appeal, the Ld. CIT(A) considering the submission of the assessee, the facts of the case, findings of the AO in the assessment order, provision of the section and CBDT's Instruction no 1/1148, dated February 9, 1978, held that the assessee is entitled to exemption u/s 11 of the I.T. Act, 1961. While doing

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX vs. THE JAWAHARLAL NEHRU PORT TRUST,, RAIGAD

In the result, all the three appeals filed by the Revenue are dismissed and all the three appeals filed by the assessee are partly allowed

ITA 545/PUN/2016[2005-06]Status: DisposedITAT Pune30 Sept 2025AY 2005-06

Bench: Shri R. K. Panda & Ms Astha Chandra

For Appellant: S/Shri Madhur Agrawal, AdvocateFor Respondent: S/Shri Sham Walve, Special Counsel along with Tanzil Padvekar and Bhavik Chheda
Section 10(20)Section 11Section 12ASection 142Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 263

65,425/-. 14. In appeal, the Ld. CIT(A) considering the submission of the assessee, the facts of the case, findings of the AO in the assessment order, provision of the section and CBDT's Instruction no 1/1148, dated February 9, 1978, held that the assessee is entitled to exemption u/s 11 of the I.T. Act, 1961. While doing

SANTSHRESHTA GAJANAN MAHARAJ SEVABHAVI SANSTHA,BEED vs. CIT(EXEMPTION), PUNE

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 2004/PUN/2019[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Pune06 Dec 2022AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri R.S. Syal & Shri Partha Sarathi Chaudhurysantshreshtha Gajajan Maharaj Sevabhavi Sanstha Borisavargao Kasij, Dist. Beed – 431 518 Pan: Aamas 7563 B Appellant Vs. The Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Exemption) Pune. Respondent Appellant By : Shri Hari Krishan Respondent By : Shri Sardar Singh Meena

For Appellant: Shri Hari KrishanFor Respondent: Shri Sardar Singh Meena
Section 12ASection 80GSection 80G(5)Section 80G(5)(vi)

section apply”. He submitted that as on date, there is no construction of the temple and if at all whenever it is done and the necessary expenses for its maintenance, etc. the assessee shall charitable activities as per the objects of the assessee-trust and the very fact that registration u/s 12AA has been granted to the assessee and before

AUDYOGIK NIDHI VISHWAST SANSTHA POONA,PUNE vs. CIT EXEMPTION, PUNE, PMT BUILDING

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

ITA 2135/PUN/2024[NA]Status: DisposedITAT Pune30 Apr 2025

Bench: Shri R. K. Panda & Ms. Astha Chandraaudyogik Nidhi Vishwast Sanstha The Cit (Exemption), Poona Pune 366, Narayan Peth, Limaye Vs. Building, Laxmi Road, Pune – 411030 Pan: Aaata1619H (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Nikhil S Pathak Department By : Shri Amol Khairnar Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing : 05-02-2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 30-04-2025 O R D E R

For Appellant: Shri Nikhil S PathakFor Respondent: Shri Amol Khairnar CIT-DR
Section 12ASection 12A(1)(ac)

charitable purpose‟ itself allows commerciality in the activities of assessee but upto a ceiling limit of 20%. Further, section 11(4A) of the Act grants exemption to commercial or business activity on fulfillment of certain requirements. It is also important to note that the section 13(8) also provides that the exemption u/s 11/12 shall be denied in that previous

KAILASWASI NARAYAN ALIAS BAPU PATIL SHIKSHAN PRASARAK MANDAL,KOLHAPUR vs. INCOME-TAX OFFICER, WARD 1(2), KOLHAPUR

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

ITA 620/PUN/2020[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Pune11 Mar 2025AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Ms. Astha Chandra

For Appellant: CA Supriya PowarFor Respondent: Shri Ramnath P. Murkunde
Section 11Section 12ASection 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 3Section 68

Charitable Trust. ii) The appellant-trust filed return of income for A.Y. 2011-12 on 10.12.2012 in Form No.ITR-7 showing surplus of Rs.4,01,183/ which, however, was claimed as exempt as the objects were educational in nature. The trust claimed exemption u/s.11 and 12 of the Act in view of facts that applied for registration us, 12AA

PUNE MATHADI HAMAL AND OTHER MANUAL WORKERS BOARD,PUNE vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD-5(1), PUNE, PUNE

In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 1012/PUN/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Pune27 Jun 2024AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara & Dr. Dipak P. Ripoteआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.1012/Pun/2023 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2018-19 Pune Mathadihamal & Other The Income Tax Manual Workers Board, V Officer, Shramashakti Bhavan, S Ward-5(1), Pune. Coomercial Plot No.1, Market Yard, Pune – 411037. Pan: Aaalp0097L Appellant/ Assessee Respondent /Revenue Assessee By Shri Vipul Joshi – Ar Revenue By Shri Ajay Kumar Keshari & Shri Rajesh Gawali– Dr’S Date Of Hearing 17/04/2024 Date Of Pronouncement 27/06/2024 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Against The Orders Of Ld.Commissionerof Income Tax(Appeals)[Nfac], Under Section 250 Of The Act Dated 14.07.2023 :

For Appellant: 2. The ld.AR submitted written submissions, relevant part of the same is reprodu
Section 11Section 12ASection 143(3)Section 250

Charitable Trust v. ITO [2005] 3 SOT 229 (Delhi)] SambandhOrganisation v. CIT [(2006) 156 Taxman 183 (Delhi)] 5 Pune Mathadi Hamal and Other Manual Workers Board [A] CIT v. Society for Promn. Of Edn. Allahabad [(2016)382 ITR 6 (SC)] CIT v. Sahitya sadawart Samiti Jaipur [(2017) 396 ITR 46 (Rajasthan)] CIT v. TBI Education Trust [(2018) 96 Taxmann.com

INCOME TAX OFFICER (EXEMPTIONS) WARD, KOLHAPUR , KOLHAPUR vs. THE NEW MIRAJ EDUCATION SOCIETY, MIRAJ, DIST. SANGLI

In the result, the appeal of Revenue is dismissed

ITA 928/PUN/2025[2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Pune01 Jan 2026AY 2021-22

Bench: Shri Rama Kanta Panda, Vice- & Ms. Astha Chandra

For Appellant: Shri C.H. Naniwadekar, CAFor Respondent: Shri Udaya Bhaskar Jakke, CIT
Section 11Section 12ASection 143(1)

charitable or religious trust or institution to file the auditor's report along with the return of total income, where such trust or institution claims exemption under Sections 11 and 12. However, in cases where for reasons beyond the control of the assessee some delay has occurred in filing the said report the exemption as available to such trust under

MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION,PUNE vs. ACIT(E), PUNE

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

ITA 1387/PUN/2024[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Pune11 Apr 2025AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Manish Borad & Ms. Astha Chandraआयकर अपील सं. / Ita Nos.1387 & 975/Pun/2024 धििाारण वर्ा / Assessment Years : 2011-12 & 2012-13 Maharashtra Cricket Association, Acit(E), Pune Gahunje Stadium, At Post Gahunje, Thehsil-Maval, Pune-412101 Vs. Pan : Aaatm2192D अपीलार्थी / Appellant प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent Assessee By : Shri C.H. Naniwadekar & Kiran Sanmane Department By : Shri Amol Khairnar Date Of Hearing : 16-01-2025 Date Of 11-04-2025 Pronouncement : आदेश / Order Per Astha Chandra, Jm : Two Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Directed Against The Two Separate Orders Dated 22.04.2024 & 12.03.2024 Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)/Nfac, Delhi [“Cit(A)”] Pertaining To Assessment Years (“Ays”) 2011-12 & 2012-13. Since The Issue(S) Involved Are Identical, These Were Heard Together & Are Being Disposed Of By This Common Order.

For Appellant: Shri C.H. Naniwadekar &For Respondent: Shri Amol Khairnar
Section 11Section 2(15)

Section 11 for the year under consideration. e. Treating tournament receipts from BCCI as commercial in nature and treating the activities of the Assessee Trust being carried out in a commercial manner and for profits.” 3.2 In response to the above queries, the assessee filed its written submissions raising the following contentions in support of its claim: “a. Regarding

MAHARASHTRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION,PUNE vs. ACIT(E), PUNE

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

ITA 975/PUN/2024[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Pune11 Apr 2025AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Manish Borad & Ms. Astha Chandraआयकर अपील सं. / Ita Nos.1387 & 975/Pun/2024 धििाारण वर्ा / Assessment Years : 2011-12 & 2012-13 Maharashtra Cricket Association, Acit(E), Pune Gahunje Stadium, At Post Gahunje, Thehsil-Maval, Pune-412101 Vs. Pan : Aaatm2192D अपीलार्थी / Appellant प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent Assessee By : Shri C.H. Naniwadekar & Kiran Sanmane Department By : Shri Amol Khairnar Date Of Hearing : 16-01-2025 Date Of 11-04-2025 Pronouncement : आदेश / Order Per Astha Chandra, Jm : Two Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Directed Against The Two Separate Orders Dated 22.04.2024 & 12.03.2024 Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)/Nfac, Delhi [“Cit(A)”] Pertaining To Assessment Years (“Ays”) 2011-12 & 2012-13. Since The Issue(S) Involved Are Identical, These Were Heard Together & Are Being Disposed Of By This Common Order.

For Appellant: Shri C.H. Naniwadekar &For Respondent: Shri Amol Khairnar
Section 11Section 2(15)

Section 11 for the year under consideration. e. Treating tournament receipts from BCCI as commercial in nature and treating the activities of the Assessee Trust being carried out in a commercial manner and for profits.” 3.2 In response to the above queries, the assessee filed its written submissions raising the following contentions in support of its claim: “a. Regarding

ASHWINI SAHAKARI RUNGNALAYA & RESEARCH CENTER,,SOLAPUR vs. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX, (EXEMPTIONS),, PUNE

ITA 714/PUN/2018[N.A]Status: DisposedITAT Pune07 Mar 2024

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri S. S. Viswanethra Ravi & Shri G. D. Padmahshaliआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No. 714/Pun/2018 Ashwini Sahakari Rugnalaya & Research Centre 7107/1, Plot No. 180, North Sadar Bazar, Solapur-413003. Pan: Aaaja0041K . . . . . . . अपीलार्थी / Appellant

For Appellant: Mr Pramod Shingte [‘Ld. AR’]For Respondent: Mr Keyur Patel [‘Ld. DR’]
Section 10Section 10(23)Section 11Section 12ASection 22Section 253(1)(c)

Charitable Trust’, reported at 32 taxmann.com 242 (Mad); ‘CIT Vs Karimangalam Onriya Pengal Semipu Amaipu Ltd.’, reported in 32 taxmann.com 292 (Mad); and ‘Mercedes Benz Education Academy Vs ITO’, reported in 65 Taxmann.com 73. 8.2 In knocking down the appellant’s claim that in scrutiny assessment the tax authorities allowed the exemption to it on merits, the Ld. DR adverting

ASSOCIATION OF CONSULTING CIVIL ENGINEERS,,SOLAPUR vs. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX, (EXEMPTION),, PUNE

In the result, this appeal of the appellant is allowed for statistical purpose

ITA 466/PUN/2019[N.A]Status: DisposedITAT Pune24 Mar 2022

Bench: Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi, Hon’Ble Jm & Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Hon’Ble Am आयकरअपीलसं. / Ita No.466/Pun/2019 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : N.A. Association Of Consulting Civil The Commissioner Of Income Engineers, Vs Tax, Exemption, Pune. Sthapathya Bhavan, Damani Complex, Datta Chowk, Solapur – 413 007. Pan: Aacaa 6603 L Appellant/ Assessee Respondent /Revenue

Section 12A

65,000.00 9,298.00 454,477.00 454,477.00 3 Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (A) As on 31ST March, 2015 Expenditure Rs. Income Rs. To Expenditure in respect - By Interest (accrued) 33,135.00 of Properties— Realized On bank account________ To Establishment Expenses 2,320,072.00 By ACCE annual fees a/c Other Expenses To Audit Fees 1,400.00 By Calender sponsorship

BANSILAL RAMNATH AGARWAL CHARITABLE TRUST,PUNE vs. CIT (EXEMPTION), PUNE

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

ITA 1357/PUN/2025[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Pune28 Jan 2026AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri R. K. Panda & Ms. Astha Chandraassessment Year : 2020-21 Bansilal Ramnath Agarwal Charitable Trust Cit (Exemption), 251, Budhwar Peth, City Post Chowk, Vs. Pune Pune – 411002 Pan: Aaatb4383K (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Kishor B Phadke Department By : Shri Amol Khairnar, Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing : 11-12-2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 28-01-2026 O R D E R Per R.K. Panda, V.P:

For Appellant: Shri Kishor B PhadkeFor Respondent: Shri Amol Khairnar, CIT-DR
Section 11Section 142(1)Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 2(15)Section 263

charitable activity. The various institute/schools run under the trust are as under: a. Vishvakarma Institute of Technology (VIT) b. Vishvakarma Institute of Information Technology (VIIT) c. Vishvakarma Arts & Commerce (VCACS) d. Vishvakarma University 2 3. The trust also runs Marathi & English Medium schools since 1982 up to higher secondary schools. It filed its return of income on 15.02.2021 declaring total

SHAHU SHIKSHAN PRASARAK MANDAL, LATUR,LATUR vs. ACIT (EXMP.) CIRCLE, AURANGABAD, AURANGABAD

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

ITA 951/PUN/2024[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Pune15 Jan 2025AY 2020-21
For Appellant: \nDepartment by
Section 10Section 12ASection 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 56Section 57

charitable trust exclusively engaged in imparting\nof recognized educational courses. Moreover, the institution is\nsubstantially financed by the Government, therefore, whole of the\nincome of the trust is exempted u/s. 10(23C) (iiiab) of the Act.\nTherefore, the assessee trust was required to submit its return in ITR-\n7. Whereas, by mistake, ITR 5 is submitted.\nYour honour, in order

SHREE KHANDELWAL DIGAMBAR JAIN FOUNDATION,AURANGABAD vs. THE COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX(EXEMPTION), PUNE

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

ITA 2555/PUN/2024[2024-25]Status: DisposedITAT Pune14 Jul 2025AY 2024-25

Bench: Dr.Manish Borad & Shri Vinay Bhamore

For Appellant: Shri Nikhil S PathakFor Respondent: Shri Amol Khairnar CIT-DR
Section 12ASection 2(15)Section 8Section 80G

charitable purpose' itself allows commerciality in the activities of assessee but upto a ceiling limit of 20%. Further, section 11(4A) of the Act grants exemption to commercial or business activity on fulfillment of certain requirements. It is also important to note that the section 13(8) also provides that the exemption u/s 11/12 shall be denied in that previous

ROYAL SWAN CHARITABLE MINORITY TRUST,NANDED vs. ITO (EXEMPTION), NANDED

In the result, appeals of the assessee for all the three AYs 2012-13,

ITA 1128/PUN/2023[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Pune18 Jul 2024AY 2012-13

Bench: Ms. Astha Chandra & Shree G.D. Padmahshali

For Appellant: Shri Rajendra AgiwalFor Respondent: Shri Sourabh Nayak
Section 133ASection 142A(1)Section 271(1)(C)Section 271(1)(c)

charitable institution u/s 133A of the Act and thus material impounded or gathered cannot be used or form the basis of any A.Ys. 2012-13, 2013-14 & 2014-15 proceedings nor does the statement on oath during the survey have any legal sanctity or legal basis. (ii) the reference to the DVO was contrary to the provisions of law provided