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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

Charitable Trust) Rs.14,16,42,102/-, against this assessee incurred Rs.14,82,12,178/- even after deducting the expenditure disallowed by the Assessing Officer. According to the ld. CIT(A) the entire income of the assessee is exempt u/sec. 11 of the Act and the net income to be assessed at Rs. NIL. He further observed that

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

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

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16
Reopening of Assessment11
Section 12A(1)(ac)10
Depreciation10
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

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

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

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

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)

trust under Section 12 because some of the funds were being utilised for purposes other than charitable and religious was a finding of fact and no question of law arose for reference." This judgment was relied upon by the Reference. A careful reading of this judgment does not indicate that the question raised by the assessee before us was posed

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)

trust under Section 12 because some of the funds were being utilised for purposes other than charitable and religious was a finding of fact and no question of law arose for reference." This judgment was relied upon by the Reference. A careful reading of this judgment does not indicate that the question raised by the assessee before us was posed

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)

trust under Section 12 because some of the funds were being utilised for purposes other than charitable and religious was a finding of fact and no question of law arose for reference." This judgment was relied upon by the Reference. A careful reading of this judgment does not indicate that the question raised by the assessee before us was posed

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 will loose exemption u/s 11, if any income or property is used or applied for the benefit of any person referred to in Section 13(3). According to Ld AR, though the assessee did not charge interest on these two loans initially, later on both the amounts were collected along with the interest @ 12%. According

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 will loose exemption u/s 11, if any income or property is used or applied for the benefit of any person referred to in Section 13(3). According to Ld AR, though the assessee did not charge interest on these two loans initially, later on both the amounts were collected along with the interest @ 12%. According

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 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,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)

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 of the game of cricket in the state and give its decision in all matters concerning the game either

INCOME TAX OFFICER (EXEMPTIONS), RAJAHMUNDRY vs. AGRICULTURAL MARKET COMMITTE,, AKIVEEDU

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

ITA 316/VIZ/2018[2005-2006]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam23 Aug 2019AY 2005-2006

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao, Hon’Ble & Shri D.S. Sunder Singh, Hon’Bleito (Exemptions), Vs. M/S. Agricultural Market Rajahmundry. Committee, Siddhantham Road, Market Yard, Akiveedu, W.G. District. Pan No. Aakfa 8420 C (Appellant) (Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri G.V.N. Hari – AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri V. Appalra Raju– Sr.DR
Section 10(20)Section 11Section 11(2)Section 11(5)Section 12ASection 143(3)

Charitable Trust (199 ITR 819) accumulation should be specific purpose and also noticed that the Hon'ble ITAT, Visakhapatnam Bench has no occasion to consider the judgment and therefore the Assessing Officer again disallowed the claim made by the assessee for accumulation of income. He also observed that originally the assessee filed Form No.10 dated 22/12/2008 reflecting accumulation

ASSOCIATION OF RELIEF VOLUNTREERS,,VIJAYAWADA vs. THE INCOME TAX OFFICER(EXEMPTIONS), RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM

In the result, appeal of the assessee is dismissed

ITA 194/VIZ/2020[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam09 Sept 2022AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकरअपीलसं./ I.T.A. No.194/Viz/2020 ("नधा"रणवष"/ Assessment Year:2016-17) Association Of Relief Volunteers, Vs. Income Tax Officer, Vijayawada. (Exemptions), Pan: Aacta 0213 B Rajahmundry. (अपीलाथ"/ Appellant) (""यथ"/ Respondent) अपीलाथ"क"ओरसे/ Appellant By : Sri Gvn Hari, Advocate ""याथ"क"ओरसे/ Respondent By : Sri On Hari Prasada Rao, Sr. Ar

For Appellant: Sri GVN Hari, AdvocateFor Respondent: Sri ON Hari Prasada Rao, Sr. AR
Section 11Section 11(2)Section 12ASection 143(2)Section 154

14,71,249/- and disallowed the balance 15% amounting to Rs.19,25,733/- as the assessee has filed Form-10 belatedly on 28/1/2017 for Rs. 8,79,113/-. However, while uploading the assessment order, the Ld. AO erroneously uploaded the total income at Rs. NIL and subsequently revised vide the order U/s. 154 r.w.s 143(3) on 21/12/2018 determining

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

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

ITA 448/VIZ/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam05 Mar 2025AY 2017-18

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

For Appellant: Shri P.Murali Mohanarao, ARFor Respondent: Dr.Satyasai Rath, CIT-DR
Section 10

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

ITA 449/VIZ/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam05 Mar 2025AY 2018-19

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

For Appellant: Shri P.Murali Mohanarao, ARFor Respondent: Dr.Satyasai Rath, CIT-DR
Section 10

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