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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)

trust are also the office bearers in the above said two associations, the AO treated the two associations as the persons referred to in section 13(3) of the Act. As pointed out in Para 11.1 supra, a charitable

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

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Disallowance12
Reopening of Assessment11
Section 12A(1)(ac)10

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)

trust are also the office bearers in the above said two associations, the AO treated the two associations as the persons referred to in section 13(3) of the Act. As pointed out in Para 11.1 supra, a charitable

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)

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 12A(1)(ac)(i). Although the assessee trust in its “Form No. 10A” filed on 11.03.2023 for provisional registration had inadvertently selected the section code “02 - sub-clause (vi)” instead of “01 - sub-clause

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)

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 12A(1)(ac)(i). Although the assessee trust in its “Form No. 10A” filed on 11.03.2023 for provisional registration had inadvertently selected the section code “02 - sub-clause (vi)” instead of “01 - sub-clause

ACIT, EXEMPTIONS,, VIJAYAWADA vs. SRI PRAKASHA EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY,, TUNII

In the result, all the appeals filed by the revenue for the

ITA 467/VIZ/2017[2011-2012]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam14 Mar 2018AY 2011-2012

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri D.S. Sunder Singh

For Appellant: Shri T. Satyanandam, DR
Section 10Section 11Section 133ASection 2(24)

charitable nature within the meaning of Section 2(15) of the Act, and as we have further held that there is no violation, whatsoever of the provisions of Section 13(1)(c) and (d) of the I.T. Act, 1961, the other grounds of the assessee need not be gone into, as it would be of academic interest only." The Revenue

ACIT,, VIJAYAWADA vs. SRI PRAKASH EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY, TUNI

In the result, all the appeals filed by the revenue for the

ITA 465/VIZ/2017[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam14 Mar 2018AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri D.S. Sunder Singh

For Appellant: Shri T. Satyanandam, DR
Section 10Section 11Section 133ASection 2(24)

charitable nature within the meaning of Section 2(15) of the Act, and as we have further held that there is no violation, whatsoever of the provisions of Section 13(1)(c) and (d) of the I.T. Act, 1961, the other grounds of the assessee need not be gone into, as it would be of academic interest only." The Revenue

ACIT, (EXEMPTIONS), EXEMPTIONS CIRCLE,, VIJAYAWADA vs. SRI PRAKASH EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY,, TUNI,

In the result, all the appeals filed by the revenue for the

ITA 382/VIZ/2017[2009-2010]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam14 Mar 2018AY 2009-2010

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri D.S. Sunder Singh

For Appellant: Shri T. Satyanandam, DR
Section 10Section 11Section 133ASection 2(24)

charitable nature within the meaning of Section 2(15) of the Act, and as we have further held that there is no violation, whatsoever of the provisions of Section 13(1)(c) and (d) of the I.T. Act, 1961, the other grounds of the assessee need not be gone into, as it would be of academic interest only." The Revenue

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 of the Income

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.” 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

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.” 11. Succinctly stated, the assessee trust was granted provisional registration

GOLLA'S EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH TRUST,,VIJAYAWADA vs. ACIT(CPC), BENGALURU

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 541/VIZ/2017[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam26 Apr 2018AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri D.S. Sunder Singh

For Appellant: Shri G.V.N. Hari, ARFor Respondent: Shri V. Appala Raju, DR
Section 11Section 114Section 12Section 13Section 143(1)Section 160Section 164(2)Section 2

13, tax shall be charged on the relevant income or part of relevant income at the maximum marginal rate.]] 7. Plain reading of section 164(2) of the Act, shows that the income derived from the property held under the Trust wholly for charitable

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

charitable basis irrespective of caste, creed or community within the Indian Territories which inter alia includes: 3 1. Eradication of Extreme hunger and poverty 2. Infrastructure Development (Village roads, culverts, bus shelters, solar lighting etc., 3. Ensuring environmental sustainability 4. Drinking water / sanitation 5. Healthcare 6. Community Development 7. Education and Vocational Training 8. Skill Development 9. Child care

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (EXEMPTIONS), VIJAYAWADA vs. KANDULA LAKSHUMMA MEMORIAL EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY, KADAPA

In the result, appeal of the revenue as well as the cross objections of the assessee are dismissed

ITA 179/VIZ/2018[2013-2014]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam18 Sept 2020AY 2013-2014

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao& Shri D.S. Sunder Singhआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.179/Viz/2018 (निर्धारण वर्ा/Assessment Year:2013-14) Deputy Commissioner Of Vs. M/S Smt.Kandula Income Tax (Exemptions) Lakshumma Memorial Vijayawada Educational Society D.No.3/429 Raja Reddy Street Kadapa [Pan :Aadas4432Q] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) Cross Objection No.91/Viz/2018 (Arising Out Of I.T.A. No.179/Viz/2018) (निर्धारण वर्ा/Assessment Year:2013-14) Vs. M/S Smt.Kandula Lakshumma Deputy Commissioner Of Memorial Educational Society Income Tax (Exemptions) D.No.3/429 Vijayawada Raja Reddy Street Kadapa [Pan :Aadas4432Q] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) रधजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri B.Rama Krishna, Dr निर्धाऩरती की ओ रसे / Assessee By : Shri G.V.N.Hari, Ar सुिवधई की तधरीख / Date Of Hearing : 18.08.2020 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 21.09.2020

For Appellant: Shri G.V.N.Hari, ARFor Respondent: Shri B.Rama Krishna, DR
Section 11Section 13(1)(c)

section 13(1)(c) of the Act. We find from the order of the AO that the assessee has furnished the information and filed the explanation, produced vouchers, therefore, the burden of the assessee has been discharged and the AO failed to bring any evidence to show that the excess amount was paid to Sri K.Sivananda Reddy, member

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, , VIJAYAWADA vs. VDM CHARITABLE TRRUST ,, ELURU

In the result, appeal of the revenue as well as the cross objection of the assessee are dismissed

ITA 277/VIZ/2018[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam23 Apr 2019AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao& Shri D.S. Sunder Singhआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.277/Viz/2018 (निर्धारण वर्ा/ Assessment Year:2009-10) Dy.Commissioner Of Vs. M/S V.D.M.Charitable Trust Income Tax (Exemptions) Bishop’S House Vijayawada Xavier Nagar Eluru [Pan : Aaatv5072F] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) Co No.14/Viz/2018 (Arising Out Of I.T.A.No.277/Viz/2018) (निर्धारण वर्ा/ Assessment Year:2009-10) M/S V.D.M.Charitable Trust Dy.Commissioner Of Bishop’S House Income Tax (Exemptions) Xavier Nagar Vijayawada Eluru [Pan : Aaatv5072F] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) रधजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Smt Suman Malik, Dr निर्धाऩरती की ओर से / Assessee By : Shri G.V.N.Hari, Ar सुिवधई की तधरीख / Date Of Hearing : 15.04.2019 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 23 .04.2019

For Appellant: Shri G.V.N.Hari, ARFor Respondent: Smt Suman Malik, DR
Section 11Section 13Section 143Section 143(3)Section 147Section 263

section 13 of the Act. 4. Against the order u/s 263, the assessee filed appeal before ITAT and the ITAT, Visakhapatnam Bench in its order No.195/Viz/2012 dated 07.10.2016 quashed the order passed u/s 263 and restored the assessment order passed u/s 143(3) originally. Meanwhile, the AO has given effect to the order of the 263 and passed the consequential

M/S. SREE MANIPRAKASH CHARITABLE WELFARE SOCIETY,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. THE INCOME TAX OFFICER (EXEMPTIONS), VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is allowed for statistical purpose

ITA 669/VIZ/2019[2019-2020]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam10 Feb 2021AY 2019-2020

Bench: Shri N.K.Choudhry, Hon’Ble & Shri D.S. Sunder Singh, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.669/Viz/2019 (निर्धारण वर्ा/Assessment Year:2019-20) M/S Sree Maniprakash Charitable Vs. Income Tax Officer Welfare Society (Exemptions) D.No.19-53/1 Visakhapatnam Near Railway Flyover Bridge Pendurthy, Visakhapatnam [Pan : Aaots8801M] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) अपीलधथी की ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri G.V.N.Hari, Ar प्रत्यधथी की ओर से / Respondent By : Shri T.S.N.Murthy, Cit(Dr) सुिवधई की तधरीख / Date Of Hearing : 02.02.2021 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 10.02.2021 आदेश /O R D E R Per D.S.Sunder Singh: This Appeal Is Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Exemptions) [Cit(E)], Hyderabad In F.No.Cit(E), Hyd/85(03)/80G/2018-19 Dated 30.09.2019 For The Assessment Year (A.Y.) 2019-20. 2

For Appellant: Shri G.V.N.Hari, ARFor Respondent: Shri T.S.N.Murthy, CIT(DR)
Section 12ASection 13(1)Section 80G

charitable activity. (b) Secondly the Ld.CIT(E) observed the violation of provisions of section 13(1) of the Act. The Ld.CIT(E) observed that the assessee had incurred the expenditure on building construction on the land taken on lease from the daughters of the founder of the 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

Charitable Trust without prejudice to the above though U/s-12A- Registration is not there the tax rates for the Assessed- Income must be taken as 'individual rates giving basic exemption limit of Rs.2,50,000/-, but not 30% on the entire Net Income. As such, the tax calculation must also kindly be made as stated in the Grounds of Appeal

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

Charitable Trust without prejudice to the above though U/s-12A- Registration is not there the tax rates for the Assessed- Income must be taken as 'individual rates giving basic exemption limit of Rs.2,50,000/-, but not 30% on the entire Net Income. As such, the tax calculation must also kindly be made as stated in the Grounds of Appeal

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

Charitable Trust without prejudice to the above though U/s-12A- Registration is not there the tax rates for the Assessed- Income must be taken as 'individual rates giving basic exemption limit of Rs.2,50,000/-, but not 30% on the entire Net Income. As such, the tax calculation must also kindly be made as stated in the Grounds of Appeal

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

Charitable Trust without prejudice to the above though U/s-12A- Registration is not there the tax rates for the Assessed- Income must be taken as 'individual rates giving basic exemption limit of Rs.2,50,000/-, but not 30% on the entire Net Income. As such, the tax calculation must also kindly be made as stated in the Grounds of Appeal

THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX(EXEMPTION), EXEMPTION CIRCLE,, VIJAYAWADA vs. ANDHRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION, VIJAYAWADA

In the result, appeal of the revenue is dismissed

ITA 50/VIZ/2020[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam23 Nov 2020AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao& Shri D.S. Sunder Singhआयकर अपीलसं./I.T.A.No.50/Viz/2020 (ननधधारण वर्ा/Assessment Year:2016-2017) Asst.Commissioner Of Income Tax Vs. M/S Andhra Cricket (Exemptions) Association Exemptions Circle D.No.60-8-8, 5Th Lane Vijayawada Siddartha Nagar Vijayawada [Pan : Aaatt2377D] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) अपीलधथी की ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri D.K.Sonowal, Cit Dr प्रत्यधथी की ओर से / Respondent By : Shri M.A.Rahim, I.T.P सुनवधई की तधरीख / Date Of Hearing : 25.09.2020 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 23.11.2020

For Appellant: Shri D.K.Sonowal, CIT DRFor Respondent: Shri M.A.Rahim, I.T.P
Section 10Section 11Section 12ASection 143(3)Section 194CSection 2(15)

13. We have heard both the sides, perused the material available on record and orders of the authorities below. 14. The assessee is a Andhra Cricket Association and has been granted registration under section 12A w.e.f. 01/04/1993 by the Revenue and approval under section 10(23C)(iv) dated 27/02/2009 by considering the following objects:- a) To maintain a general control