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Section 12A283Section 1193Exemption84Section 80G61Section 1040Section 143(3)25Addition to Income23Section 12A(1)(ac)22Section 143(1)21

SRI KANAKA MAHALAKSHMI AMMAVARI TEMPLE,BURUJUPETA vs. CPC, BANGALORE

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 358/VIZ/2024[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam29 Apr 2025AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Laliet Kumar, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकरअपीलसं./I.T.A.No.358/Viz/2024 (िनधा"रण वष"/ Assessment Year: 2015-16) Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Ammavari Temple V. Centralized Processing Center D.No. 22-71-26/B, Skml Temple Bangalore. Kotha Road, Burujupeta Visakhapatnam – 530001, Andhra Pradesh [Pan: Aaajs1861M] (अपीलाथ"/ Appellant) (""थ"/ Respondent)

Section 11Section 143(1)Section 154Section 65

charitable trusts/institutions. Admittedly, in the present case when the registration was granted on March 5, 2010, with effect from April 1, 2008, the assessment proceedings for 2007-08 were pending before the Assessing Officer. Therefore, the assessee cannot be treated as an association of persons and is required to be treated as registered trust under section 12A

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Section 80G(5)18
Charitable Trust17
Disallowance15

DHATRI FOUNDATION, ,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. THE COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX(EXEMPTION), , HYDERABAD

In the result, appeal filed by the Assessee is allowed

ITA 252/VIZ/2020[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam22 Mar 2021AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri N.K. Choudhry, Hon’Ble & Shri D.S. Sunder Singh, Hon'Ble

For Appellant: Shri I.Kama Sastry, CAFor Respondent: Shri D.K. Sonawal, CIT DR
Section 12A

charitable activities carried out are either meagre or nil. Hence, it is premature to grant registration u/sec. 12A of the Act to the assessee. 6.1 Section 12A of the Act specifies that the provisions of sections 11 & 12 shall not apply in relation to the income of any trust

THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX(EXEMPTIONS), , VIJAYAWADA vs. CARE AND SHARE CHARITABLE TRUST, , VIJAYAWADA

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue and the cross objection filed by the assessee are dismissed

ITA 337/VIZ/2019[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam03 Jun 2020AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao, Hon’Ble & Shri D.S. Sunder Singh, Hon’Ble

For Appellant: Shri G.V.N. Hari, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri S.R.S. Narayan, CIT DR
Section 12A

12A of the Act, the objects and activities undertaken by the assessee are as under:- 7.1 Sponsorship - Education of poor and needy children: In 2014 the Trust sponsored the education and care of 3,952 children. (In C.O.No. 123/VIZ/2019 (M/s. Care and Share Charitable Trust) School: 2,624— In Colleges: 837 —Technical & Professional: 270 - Nursing & Pharmacy: 96 - Masters, Engineering & Medicine

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

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

ITA 69/VIZ/2025[NA]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam30 Jun 2025

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

Section 12ASection 12A(1)(ac)Section 80G(5)

charitable activities including providing scholarships, support for education and sports, assistance to the poor and underprivileged, and support for homes for the aged. The assessee trust was granted registration under Section 12AA of the Act by the CIT- 2, Visakhapatnam vide his order dated 09.11.2005. 4. That pursuant to the changes introduced by the Finance Act, 2020, the assessee trust

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

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

ITA 68/VIZ/2025[NA]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam30 Jun 2025

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

Section 12ASection 12A(1)(ac)Section 80G(5)

charitable activities including providing scholarships, support for education and sports, assistance to the poor and underprivileged, and support for homes for the aged. The assessee trust was granted registration under Section 12AA of the Act by the CIT- 2, Visakhapatnam vide his order dated 09.11.2005. 4. That pursuant to the changes introduced by the Finance Act, 2020, the assessee trust

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

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

ITA 489/VIZ/2024[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam28 Nov 2025AY 2013-14

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: -

Section 12ASection 147

12A of the Income Tax Act, 1961 on 17-07- 2017 and there was no change in constitution as it belongs to Endowments Department of State Government of Andhra Pradesh. As such, the temple trust will get U/s-12A benefits for this Assessment Year also and will also get 15% accumulation benefits, to be worked out and granted while calculating income

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

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

ITA 337/VIZ/2024[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam28 Nov 2025AY 2014-15

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: -

Section 12ASection 147

12A of the Income Tax Act, 1961 on 17-07- 2017 and there was no change in constitution as it belongs to Endowments Department of State Government of Andhra Pradesh. As such, the temple trust will get U/s-12A benefits for this Assessment Year also and will also get 15% accumulation benefits, to be worked out and granted while calculating income

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

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

ITA 339/VIZ/2024[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam28 Nov 2025AY 2016-17

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: -

Section 12ASection 147

12A of the Income Tax Act, 1961 on 17-07- 2017 and there was no change in constitution as it belongs to Endowments Department of State Government of Andhra Pradesh. As such, the temple trust will get U/s-12A benefits for this Assessment Year also and will also get 15% accumulation benefits, to be worked out and granted while calculating income

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

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

ITA 338/VIZ/2024[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam28 Nov 2025AY 2015-16

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: -

Section 12ASection 147

12A of the Income Tax Act, 1961 on 17-07- 2017 and there was no change in constitution as it belongs to Endowments Department of State Government of Andhra Pradesh. As such, the temple trust will get U/s-12A benefits for this Assessment Year also and will also get 15% accumulation benefits, to be worked out and granted while calculating income

APEX FOUNDATION,PANASAPADU vs. THE COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (EXEMPTIONS), HYDERABAD

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 653/VIZ/2019[2019-2020]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam08 Apr 2022AY 2019-2020

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अऩीऱ सं./ I.T.A. No.653/Viz/2019 (ननधधारण वषा / Assessment Year :Na) Apex Foundation, Vs. The Commissioner Of Income Kakinada. Tax (Exemptions), Pan: Aagta 1866 Q Hyderabad. (अऩीऱधथी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यथी/ Respondent) अऩीऱधथी की ओर से/ Appellant By : Sri G.V.N. Hari प्रत्यधथी की ओर से / Respondent By : Sri Mn Murthy Naik, Cit-Dr

For Appellant: Sri G.V.N. HariFor Respondent: Sri MN Murthy Naik, CIT-DR
Section 12ASection 13Section 135

12A of IT Act, as claimed by the appellant or to give any other appropriate relief as the Hon’ble Bench may deem it fit, in the facts and circumstances of appellant’s case.” 3. Brief facts of the case are that the assessee is a Trust registered vide Trust Deed dated 05/07/2017. The Trust was started by the settler

THE KRISHNA DISTRICT LORRY OWNERS ASSOCIATIONS,VIJAYAWADA vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, EXEMPTION WARD, RAJAHMUNDRY

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 160/VIZ/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam04 Sept 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआईटीए. नं. / Ita No. 160/Viz/2024 (A.Y. 2018-19) The Krishna District Lorry Owners Associations V. Income Tax Officer –Exemption Ward 40-13-1/1, Near Benz Circle Rajahmundry Chandramoulipuram, Vijayawada – 520010 Andhra Pradesh [Pan:Aaatt4359H] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent)

Section 11Section 12ASection 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 2(15)Section 250

charitable nature of the trust's objectives, despite prior approval and registration under section 12A of the IT Act. This

MATHRUSRI MAHILA MANDALI TETALI,TETALI vs. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX(EXEMPTION),, HYDERABAD

In the result, appeal of the assessee is dismissed

ITA 214/VIZ/2024[NA]Status: PendingITAT Visakhapatnam17 Jan 2025

Bench: Shri K. Narasimha Chary, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपीलसं./I.T.A.Nos.213 & 214/Viz/2024 Mathrusri Mahila Mandali Tetali V. Cit (Exemption) Aaykar Bhawan 8-124/31, Lalitha Nagar Opposite Lb Stadium Tetali, Tanuku Mandal Basheer Bagh, Hyderabad – 500004 Tetali- 534218, Andhra Pradesh Telangana [Pan: Aabtm7021J] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent)

Section 12A

charitable trust. The impugned appeal is preferred by the appellant against the order dated 20-12-2023 of Commissioner of Income-Tax (exemption), Hyderabad received through E- filing portal on 20-12-2023. The due date for filing the appeal before Hon'ble Tribunal is on or before 19-02-2024, whereas the appeal is filed

MATHRUSRI MAHILA MANDALI TETALI,TANAKU vs. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (EXEMPTIONS), HYDERABAD

In the result, appeal of the assessee is dismissed

ITA 213/VIZ/2024[NA]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam17 Jan 2025

Bench: Shri K. Narasimha Chary, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपीलसं./I.T.A.Nos.213 & 214/Viz/2024 Mathrusri Mahila Mandali Tetali V. Cit (Exemption) Aaykar Bhawan 8-124/31, Lalitha Nagar Opposite Lb Stadium Tetali, Tanuku Mandal Basheer Bagh, Hyderabad – 500004 Tetali- 534218, Andhra Pradesh Telangana [Pan: Aabtm7021J] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent)

Section 12A

charitable trust. The impugned appeal is preferred by the appellant against the order dated 20-12-2023 of Commissioner of Income-Tax (exemption), Hyderabad received through E- filing portal on 20-12-2023. The due date for filing the appeal before Hon'ble Tribunal is on or before 19-02-2024, whereas the appeal is filed

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

In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 61/VIZ/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam06 Feb 2025AY 2017-18

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 11Section 12ASection 133(6)Section 142(1)Section 144

Charitable Trust Registered under section 12A of the Act vide CIT (Exemption), Hyderabad proceedings in File No. CIT(E)/Hyd/7

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

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 98/VIZ/2023[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam10 Aug 2023AY 2020-21

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

For Appellant: Sri GVN Hari, ARFor Respondent: Sri MN Murthy Naik, CIT-DR
Section 11Section 139Section 139(1)Section 139(4)Section 139(5)Section 143(1)Section 4

CHARITABLE OR RELIGIOUS TRUST - REGISTRATION OF - CLARIFICATION WITH REGARD TO TIME ALLOWED FOR FILING OF RETURN OF INCOME SUBSEQUENT TO INSERTION OF CLAUSE (ba) IN SUB-SECTION (1) OF SECTION 12A

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

In the result, the impugned order dated 13

ITA 217/VIZ/2025[2025-26]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam04 Jul 2025AY 2025-26

Bench: rejection.”

Section 12ASection 80G(5)

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.” 3. Succinctly stated, the assessee trust was constituted

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

In the result, the impugned order dated 13

ITA 216/VIZ/2025[2025-26]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam04 Jul 2025AY 2025-26

Bench: rejection.”

Section 12ASection 80G(5)

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.” 3. Succinctly stated, the assessee trust was constituted

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX(EXEMPTIONS),, VIJAYAWADA vs. CARGO HANDLING PRIVATE WORKERS POOL TRUST,, VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, appeals filed by the Revenue in ITA Nos

ITA 313/VIZ/2018[2011-2012]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam08 Jun 2020AY 2011-2012

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao, Hon’Ble & Shri D.S. Sunder Singh, Hon’Ble

For Appellant: Dr. C.P. Rama Swami, AdvFor Respondent: Shri S.R.S. Narayan, CIT DR
Section 13(1)(c)Section 143(3)Section 164(2)

charitable trust and was registered u/sec. 12A of the Act. Accordingly, assessee has been claiming exemption u/sec. 11 over the years and the same was allowed by the department. However, the Commissioner of Income Tax-1, Visakhapatnam had cancelled the registration of the trust u/sec. 12AA(3) w.e.f. 01/04/2009 vide his order dated 06/02/2013. During the course of assessment proceedings

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX(EXEMPTIONS),, VIJAYAWADA vs. CARGO HANDLING PRIVATE WORKERS POOL TRUST,, VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, appeals filed by the Revenue in ITA Nos

ITA 312/VIZ/2018[2008-2009]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam08 Jun 2020AY 2008-2009

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao, Hon’Ble & Shri D.S. Sunder Singh, Hon’Ble

For Appellant: Dr. C.P. Rama Swami, AdvFor Respondent: Shri S.R.S. Narayan, CIT DR
Section 13(1)(c)Section 143(3)Section 164(2)

charitable trust and was registered u/sec. 12A of the Act. Accordingly, assessee has been claiming exemption u/sec. 11 over the years and the same was allowed by the department. However, the Commissioner of Income Tax-1, Visakhapatnam had cancelled the registration of the trust u/sec. 12AA(3) w.e.f. 01/04/2009 vide his order dated 06/02/2013. During the course of assessment proceedings

ADI SHANKARACHARYA VEDA PATHASHALA,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER (EXEMPTION WARD), GUNTUR

In the result, both the appeals filed by the assessee are allowed

ITA 277/VIZ/2025[NA]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam18 Jun 2025

Bench: Shri Veeravalli Durga Rao, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Ble

Section 12ASection 80G

section 12A and 80G of the Act be granted to the Trust. 7. Per contra, Ld. Departmental Representative [hereinafter in short “Ld.DR”] relied on the orders of the Ld.CIT(E) and vehemently argued that Page No. 3 I.T.A.Nos. 276 & 277/VIZ/2025 Adi Shankaracharya Veda Pathashala assessee has not complied with the notices and hence Ld.CIT(E) is right in rejecting