ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX,EXEMPTION CIR, VIJAYAWADA vs. SRI KOUNDINYA EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY, RAJAHMUNDRY

section 13 of the Act, the A.O. was not\ncorrect in holding that the assessee objects are not charitable in nature\nand the activity carried out by the assessee are not in accordance with\nmain objects of the society. In our considered opinion, the A.O. cannot\nborrow the findings of the Chief Commissioner of Income Tax in the order\ncancelling

CP REDDY CHARITABLE TRUST,RAJAHMUNDRY vs. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (EXEMPTIONS), HYDERABAD

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood & Shri Balakrishnan S.आ.अपी.सं /Ita No.470/Viz/2025 (िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: Na) C P Reddy Charitable Vs. Commissioner Of Income Trust, Tax (Exemption), Rajahmundry. Hyderabad. Pan: Aabtc3393F (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा"रती "ारा/Assessee By: Smt. V. Krishna Kumari, Advocate राज" व "ारा/Revenue By: Sri Badicala Yadagiri, Cit- Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 09/10/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of 29/10/2025 Pronouncement: O R D E R "ित रवीश सूद, जे.एम./Per Ravish Sood, J.M. The Present Appeal Filed By The Assessee Trust Is Directed Against The Order Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Exemptions) [Hereinafter Referred To As “Cit(Exemptions)”], Hyderabad, Dated 17.06.2025 Rejecting Its Application Filed In “Form No. 10Ab” For Regular Registration Under Section 80G(5) Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 (For Short, “The Act”). The Assessee

Charitable Trust vs. CIT (Exemption) such application till 30.06.2024, therefore, there can be no denying the fact that the application filed by the assessee trust was beyond the prescribed time limit. 11. Although the delay in filing the application for regular registration under Section

LEADER PEOPLE SERVICE CHARITABLE TRUST,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER (EXEMPTION WARD), VISAKHAPATNAM

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood & Shri Balakrishnan S.आ.अपी.सं /Ita No.471/Viz/2025 (िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: Na) Leader People Service Vs. The Income Tax Officer Charitable Trust, (Exemption Ward), Visakhapatnam. Visakhapatnam. Pan: Aabtl4868N (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा"रती "ारा/Assessee By: Sri Gvn Hari, Advocate राज" व "ारा/Revenue By: Sri Badicala Yadagiri, Cit- Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 09/10/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of 29/10/2025 Pronouncement: O R D E R "ित रवीश सूद, जे.एम./Per Ravish Sood, J.M. The Present Appeal Filed By The Assessee Trust Is Directed Against The Order Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Exemptions) [Hereinafter Referred To As “Cit(Exemptions)”], Hyderabad, Dated 17.06.2025 Rejecting Its Application Filed In “Form No. 10Ab” For Regular Registration Under Section 80G(5) Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 (For Short, “The Act”). The Assessee

Charitable Trust vs. ITO (Exemption Ward) 10. Admittedly, the assessee trust that was granted provisional registration under Section 80G of the Act, had filed “Form 10AB” for regular registration on 15.10.2024. As observed by us hereinabove, the CBDT, vide Circular No. 7/2024 dated 25.04.2024, had extended the “due date” for filing such application till 30.06.2024, therefore, there

RAMYA CHARITABLE TRUST,KAKINADA vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, EXEMPTION WARD, RAJAHMUNDRY

In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

Bench: Shri K. Narasimha Chary, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपीलसं./I.T.A.No.61/Viz/2024 (निर्धारण वर्ा/ Assessment Year: 2017-18) Ramya Charitable Trust V. Ito (Exemption Ward) D.No. 9-11-130 Income Tax Office Elvinpeta, Kakinada – 533004 Aayakar Bhavan Andhra Pradesh Veerabhadrapuram Rajahmundry – 533105 [Pan: Aactr4315H] Andhra Pradesh (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent)

section 11 of the Act. Ld. CIT(A) issued various notices for which assessee submitted written submissions Page No. 3 I.T.A.No.61/VIZ/2024 Ramya Charitable Trust

SWARAJ FOUNDATION,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER (EXEMPTION WARD), VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee trust in ITA

Bench: SHRI RAVISH SOOD, HON’BLE (Judicial Member), SHRI BALAKRISHNAN. S, HON’BLE (Accountant Member)

11. Per contra, the Ld. CIT-DR relied on the order passed by the CIT(Exemption). 12. We have thoughtfully considered the contentions advanced by the Ld. Authorised representatives of both parties. 13. Admittedly, the assessee trust held a valid registration under Section 12AA since 09.11.2005, which necessitated revalidation under Section 12AB by selecting section code

SWARAJ FOUNDATION,VISAKHAPATANAM vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER (EXEMPTION WARD), VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee trust in ITA

Bench: SHRI RAVISH SOOD, HON’BLE (Judicial Member), SHRI BALAKRISHNAN. S, HON’BLE (Accountant Member)

11. Per contra, the Ld. CIT-DR relied on the order passed by the CIT(Exemption). 12. We have thoughtfully considered the contentions advanced by the Ld. Authorised representatives of both parties. 13. Admittedly, the assessee trust held a valid registration under Section 12AA since 09.11.2005, which necessitated revalidation under Section 12AB by selecting section code

SREERAM BHAGAWATHI AYYAPPA SEVA TRUST,KAKINADA vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, KAKINADA

In the result, the impugned order dated 13

Bench: rejection.”

charitable and religious nature. 4) The rejection order is mechanical and arbitrary, as it does not specify how the trust’s activities deviate from its stated objectives. 5) The Ld. CIT(E) failed to apply the principle of natural justice by not providing an opportunity for further clarification before rejection.” 11. Succinctly stated, the assessee trust was granted provisional registration

SREERAM BHAGAWATHI AYYAPPA SEVA TRUST,KAKINADA vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, KAKINADA

In the result, the impugned order dated 13

Bench: rejection.”

charitable and religious nature. 4) The rejection order is mechanical and arbitrary, as it does not specify how the trust’s activities deviate from its stated objectives. 5) The Ld. CIT(E) failed to apply the principle of natural justice by not providing an opportunity for further clarification before rejection.” 11. Succinctly stated, the assessee trust was granted provisional registration

HERALDS OF GOOD NEWS,THANGELLAMUDI vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER (EXEMPTIONS), VIJAYAWADA

trust has incurred foreign travel expenditure\ntowards Air Tickets Amounting to Rs.5,11,910/-and show-caused the assessee\nto explain why it should not be excluded from the exemption under section 11\nof the Act as having not spent towards charitable

ANNAPURNA CHARITABLE SOCIETY,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, EXEMPTION WARD, VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./ I.T.A. No.98/Viz/2023 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2020-21) Annapurna Charitable Society, Vs. The Income Tax Officer, Visakhapatnam. Exemption Ward, Pan: Aaata 3097 P Visakhapatnam. (अपीलाथ"/ Appellant) (""यथ"/ Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/ Appellant By : Sri Gvn Hari, Ar ""याथ" क" ओर से / Respondent By : Sri Mn Murthy Naik, Cit-Dr

trust registered under section 12AA of the Act to avail the benefit of exemption under section 11 shall inter-alia file its return of income within the time allowed under section 139 of the Act. Accordingly, orders under section 143(1)(a) in those cases in which demand has been raised on this issue may please be rectified. This issues

DR KONDABOLU BASAVAPUNAIAH & DR LAKSHMI PRASAD TRUST,GUNTUR vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER (EXEMPTION WARD), GUNTUR

charitable trust, sold a property to one of its trustees at a consideration of Rs. 1,50,50,000/-, which was allegedly less than the market value of Rs. 1,67,50,000/-. The Assessing Officer denied exemption under Section 11

THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE-3,, VISAKHAPATNAM vs. MILK PRODUCERS EMPLOYEES EDUCATIONAL HEALTH MEDICAL WELFARE TRUST,, VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, appeal of the revenue is dismissed

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.229/Viz/2020 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2015-16) Dy.Commissioner Of Income Tax Vs. M/S Milk Producers & Central Circle-2 Employees Educational Visakhapatnam Health & Medical Welfare Trust, D.No.32-11-1 Krishi Building Nathayyapalem Visakhapatnam [Pan : Aaatm6689B] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent)

charitable purpose as defined in section 2(15) of the I.T.Act, 1961. ii. The Ld.CIT(A) erred in cancelling the penalty levied ignoring the fact that the assessee had made wrong provision in the ledger without incorporating any actual expenditure to fulfil the criteria of 85% of the funds utilization thus failing to comply with the provisions of section 11

SRI SAHASRALINGESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE,PONNUR vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, EXEMPTIONS WARD, GUNTUR

The appeals of the assessee are allowed mutatis mutandis for the A

Bench: The Tribunal, The Assessee Filed Appeals (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi [Hereinafter In Short “Ld.Cit(A)”] Vide Respective Din & Order No. As Stated Below: -

11,53,325/- which was declared as Agricultural Income, thereby reduced the taxable income of the assessee to Rs. 5,65,990/-. 6. Aggrieved by the order of the Ld. CIT(A), assessee is in appeal before us by raising following grounds of appeal: - “Ground No-1:- The appellant is a Temple Religious Trust having registration Under Section

SRI SAHASRALINGESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE,PONNUR vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, EXEMPTIONS WARD, GUNTUR

The appeals of the assessee are allowed mutatis mutandis for the A

Bench: The Tribunal, The Assessee Filed Appeals (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi [Hereinafter In Short “Ld.Cit(A)”] Vide Respective Din & Order No. As Stated Below: -

11,53,325/- which was declared as Agricultural Income, thereby reduced the taxable income of the assessee to Rs. 5,65,990/-. 6. Aggrieved by the order of the Ld. CIT(A), assessee is in appeal before us by raising following grounds of appeal: - “Ground No-1:- The appellant is a Temple Religious Trust having registration Under Section

SRI SAHASRALINGESWARA SWAMY,PONNUR vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, EXEMPTIONS WARD, GUNTUR

The appeals of the assessee are allowed mutatis mutandis for the A

Bench: The Tribunal, The Assessee Filed Appeals (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi [Hereinafter In Short “Ld.Cit(A)”] Vide Respective Din & Order No. As Stated Below: -

11,53,325/- which was declared as Agricultural Income, thereby reduced the taxable income of the assessee to Rs. 5,65,990/-. 6. Aggrieved by the order of the Ld. CIT(A), assessee is in appeal before us by raising following grounds of appeal: - “Ground No-1:- The appellant is a Temple Religious Trust having registration Under Section

SRI SAHASRALINGESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE,GUNTUR vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER (EXEMPTION WARD), GUNTUR

The appeals of the assessee are allowed mutatis mutandis for the A

Bench: The Tribunal, The Assessee Filed Appeals (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi [Hereinafter In Short “Ld.Cit(A)”] Vide Respective Din & Order No. As Stated Below: -

11,53,325/- which was declared as Agricultural Income, thereby reduced the taxable income of the assessee to Rs. 5,65,990/-. 6. Aggrieved by the order of the Ld. CIT(A), assessee is in appeal before us by raising following grounds of appeal: - “Ground No-1:- The appellant is a Temple Religious Trust having registration Under Section

VISAKHAPATNAM PORT AUTHORITY,,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. THE ACIT,, VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, CO raised by the assessee is disposed off as discussed herein above

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकरअपीलसं./ I.T.A. No.25/Viz/2014 ("नधा"रणवष"/ Assessment Year :2010-11) Visakhapatnam Port Authority, Vs. Addl. Cit, (Formerly Known As M/S. Range-1, Visakhapatnam Port Trust) Visakhapatnam. Visakhapatnam. Pan: Aaalv0035C (अपीलाथ"/ Appellant) (""यथ"/ Respondent)

section 14A of the Act, the expenditure of Rs. 5,09,64,466/- pertaining to the AY 2007-08 and earlier assessment years, where exemption u/s 11 was claimed by the assessee,the expenditure pertaining to those assessment years clearly disqualified for being granted deduction on payment basis U/s. 43B of the Act on the reasoning that such disallowance made

VISAKHAPATNAM PORT AUTHORITY,,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. THE ACIT, CIRCLE - 1(1),, VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, CO raised by the assessee is disposed off as discussed herein above

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकरअपीलसं./ I.T.A. No.25/Viz/2014 ("नधा"रणवष"/ Assessment Year :2010-11) Visakhapatnam Port Authority, Vs. Addl. Cit, (Formerly Known As M/S. Range-1, Visakhapatnam Port Trust) Visakhapatnam. Visakhapatnam. Pan: Aaalv0035C (अपीलाथ"/ Appellant) (""यथ"/ Respondent)

section 14A of the Act, the expenditure of Rs. 5,09,64,466/- pertaining to the AY 2007-08 and earlier assessment years, where exemption u/s 11 was claimed by the assessee,the expenditure pertaining to those assessment years clearly disqualified for being granted deduction on payment basis U/s. 43B of the Act on the reasoning that such disallowance made