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

10", "summary": { "facts": "The assessee, a 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 of the Income Tax Act, treating the transaction as a violation of Section

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

MAQBOOL HUSSAIN EDUCATIONAL WELFARE SOCIETY,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER (EXEMPTION WARD), VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, all the appeals of the assessee are allowed

Bench: Shri K.Narasimha Chary & Shri Balakrishnan S.

Trust ensures that the scope of "education" under the Income Tax Act is broad enough to encompass non-traditional educational activities like coaching activities. Such institutions can qualify for tax exemptions as long as they fulfill the statutory requirements, namely, their income is used solely for educational purposes, they operate as non-profit entities, and they are registered under Section

MAQBOOL HUSSAIN EDUCATIONAL WELFARE SOCIETY,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER (EXEMPTION WARD), VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, all the appeals of the assessee are allowed

Bench: Shri K.Narasimha Chary & Shri Balakrishnan S.

Trust ensures that the scope of "education" under the Income Tax Act is broad enough to encompass non-traditional educational activities like coaching activities. Such institutions can qualify for tax exemptions as long as they fulfill the statutory requirements, namely, their income is used solely for educational purposes, they operate as non-profit entities, and they are registered under Section

MAQBOOL HUSSAIN EDUCATIONAL WELFARE SOCIETY,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER (EXEMPTION WARD), VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, all the appeals of the assessee are allowed

Bench: Shri K.Narasimha Chary & Shri Balakrishnan S.

Trust ensures that the scope of "education" under the Income Tax Act is broad enough to encompass non-traditional educational activities like coaching activities. Such institutions can qualify for tax exemptions as long as they fulfill the statutory requirements, namely, their income is used solely for educational purposes, they operate as non-profit entities, and they are registered under Section

MAQBOOL HUSSAIN EDUCATIONAL WELFARE SOCIETY,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER (EXEMPTION WARD), VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, all the appeals of the assessee are allowed

Bench: Shri K.Narasimha Chary & Shri Balakrishnan S.

Trust ensures that the scope of "education" under the Income Tax Act is broad enough to encompass non-traditional educational activities like coaching activities. Such institutions can qualify for tax exemptions as long as they fulfill the statutory requirements, namely, their income is used solely for educational purposes, they operate as non-profit entities, and they are registered under Section

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

In the result, appeal of the revenue is dismissed

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

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

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)

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,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)

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 KANAKA MAHALAKSHMI AMMAVARI TEMPLE,BURUJUPETA vs. CPC, BANGALORE

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

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)

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

Bench: rejection.”

10. We shall now deal with the appeal filed by the assessee trust, wherein it has assailed the rejection of its application for permanent registration under Section 80G(5) of the Act by the CIT(Exemption), Hyderabad. The assessee trust has assailed the impugned order on the following grounds of appeal before us: “1) The order of the learned Commissioner

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

In the result, the impugned order dated 13

Bench: rejection.”

10. We shall now deal with the appeal filed by the assessee trust, wherein it has assailed the rejection of its application for permanent registration under Section 80G(5) of the Act by the CIT(Exemption), Hyderabad. The assessee trust has assailed the impugned order on the following grounds of appeal before us: “1) The order of the learned Commissioner

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

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

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

10 and sub- points thereof along with case laws mentioned therein, while rejecting the application filed by the appellant, are basing merely on surmises, conjectures, presumptions, assumptions and apprehensions, without properly understanding / appreciating the factual, legal and statutory position with regard to said aspects and as such not correct and tenable. 4. For the above grounds and any other grounds

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

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

10% amounting to Rs.11,05,053/-. 5 I.T.A. No.179/Viz/2018 and CO No.91/Viz/2018, A.Y.2013-14 M/s Smt. Kandula Lakshumma Memorial Educational Society, Kadapa 3. Against the order of the AO, the assessee went on appeal before the CIT(A) and the Ld.CIT(A) found from the details furnished by the assessee that there was no violation of provisions u/s 13

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

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

trust Shri D.Prakash Rao. He is staying in the same premises and his lodging and boarding is taken care by the assessee society. Shri Prabhakar Rao is 55 year old and studied upto 10th Std only thus, viewed that the assessee has given the benefit to relatives of the founder of the society. (e) Fifthly, the Ld.CIT(E) found that

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: -

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,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: -

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

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: -

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