VISAKHAPATNAM PORT AUTHORITY,,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, 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)

1. Seigniorage Charges 11,33,437 Upto 2007-08 Upto 2008-09 4,21,233 2008-09 2009-10 2. Productivity Linked 36,90,328 Upto 2006-07 Upto 2007-08 Bonus 12,27,664 2007-08 2008-09 3. Leave Encashment 4,44,91,804 Upto 2007-08 Upto

THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-1(1),, VISAKHAPATNAM vs. VISAKHAPATNAM PORT AUTHORITY, , VISAKHAPTNAM

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)

1. Seigniorage Charges 11,33,437 Upto 2007-08 Upto 2008-09 4,21,233 2008-09 2009-10 2. Productivity Linked 36,90,328 Upto 2006-07 Upto 2007-08 Bonus 12,27,664 2007-08 2008-09 3. Leave Encashment 4,44,91,804 Upto 2007-08 Upto

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

1. Seigniorage Charges 11,33,437 Upto 2007-08 Upto 2008-09 4,21,233 2008-09 2009-10 2. Productivity Linked 36,90,328 Upto 2006-07 Upto 2007-08 Bonus 12,27,664 2007-08 2008-09 3. Leave Encashment 4,44,91,804 Upto 2007-08 Upto

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)

1. Seigniorage Charges 11,33,437 Upto 2007-08 Upto 2008-09 4,21,233 2008-09 2009-10 2. Productivity Linked 36,90,328 Upto 2006-07 Upto 2007-08 Bonus 12,27,664 2007-08 2008-09 3. Leave Encashment 4,44,91,804 Upto 2007-08 Upto

VISAKHAPATNAM PORT AUTHORITY, ,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, 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)

1. Seigniorage Charges 11,33,437 Upto 2007-08 Upto 2008-09 4,21,233 2008-09 2009-10 2. Productivity Linked 36,90,328 Upto 2006-07 Upto 2007-08 Bonus 12,27,664 2007-08 2008-09 3. Leave Encashment 4,44,91,804 Upto 2007-08 Upto

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)

1. Seigniorage Charges 11,33,437 Upto 2007-08 Upto 2008-09 4,21,233 2008-09 2009-10 2. Productivity Linked 36,90,328 Upto 2006-07 Upto 2007-08 Bonus 12,27,664 2007-08 2008-09 3. Leave Encashment 4,44,91,804 Upto 2007-08 Upto

THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-1(1),, VISAKHAPATNAM vs. VISAKHAPATNAM PORT AUTHORITY,, 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)

1. Seigniorage Charges 11,33,437 Upto 2007-08 Upto 2008-09 4,21,233 2008-09 2009-10 2. Productivity Linked 36,90,328 Upto 2006-07 Upto 2007-08 Bonus 12,27,664 2007-08 2008-09 3. Leave Encashment 4,44,91,804 Upto 2007-08 Upto

VISAKHAPATNAM PORT AUTHORITY,,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. THE ADDL. CIT.,, 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)

1. Seigniorage Charges 11,33,437 Upto 2007-08 Upto 2008-09 4,21,233 2008-09 2009-10 2. Productivity Linked 36,90,328 Upto 2006-07 Upto 2007-08 Bonus 12,27,664 2007-08 2008-09 3. Leave Encashment 4,44,91,804 Upto 2007-08 Upto

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)

1. Seigniorage Charges 11,33,437 Upto 2007-08 Upto 2008-09 4,21,233 2008-09 2009-10 2. Productivity Linked 36,90,328 Upto 2006-07 Upto 2007-08 Bonus 12,27,664 2007-08 2008-09 3. Leave Encashment 4,44,91,804 Upto 2007-08 Upto

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

4 CP Reddy Charitable Trust vs. CIT (Exemption) application filed by the assessee trust for regular registration under Section 80G of the Act on the ground of the delay involved in filing the same. 6. Aggrieved, the assessee trust has carried the matter in appeal before us. Smt. V. Krishna Kumari, Advocate, Ld. Authorised 7. Representative (for short

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

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

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

1 & 4 are general in nature, no adjudication is required therefore same are dismissed. Ground No.2 relates to deletion of addition of Rs. 15,96,89,694/-. 30. Facts of this issue in brief are that assessee is a charitable trust and was registered u/sec. 12A of the Act. Accordingly, assessee has been claiming exemption u/sec. 11 over the years

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

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

1 & 4 are general in nature, no adjudication is required therefore same are dismissed. Ground No.2 relates to deletion of addition of Rs. 15,96,89,694/-. 30. Facts of this issue in brief are that assessee is a charitable trust and was registered u/sec. 12A of the Act. Accordingly, assessee has been claiming exemption u/sec. 11 over the years

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

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

4. On appeal, ld. CIT(A) by considering all the details directed the Assessing Officer to delete the addition made by the Assessing Officer. 5. On being aggrieved, the department is in appeal before this Tribunal. 6. Ground Nos. 1 & 6 are general in nature, no adjudication is required, therefore, same are dismissed. 7. Ground Nos. 2 & 3 raised

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)

1) of the Act. On verification of the bank account statement, it was noticed that the assessee has made cash deposits to the tune Page No. 2 I.T.A.No.61/VIZ/2024 Ramya Charitable Trust of Rs. 99,44,850/- during the F.Y. 2016-17. Thereafter a show-cause notice was issued on 12.09.2019 asking the assessee to explain the sources of cash

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

4 Leader People Service Charitable Trust vs. ITO (Exemption Ward) 6. Aggrieved, the assessee trust has carried the matter in appeal before us. 7. Sri GVN Hari, Advocate, the Learned Authorized Representative (for short “Ld. AR”) for the assessee trust at the threshold of hearing, submitted that the application filed by the assessee trust for regular registration under Section

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

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 and nutrition.” 4. The Trust applied for grant of registration u/s. 12AA on 22/3/2019 before

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)

4. That pursuant to the changes introduced by the Finance Act, 2020, the assessee trust was required to revalidate its registration by filing “Form 10A” under clause (i) of Section 12A(1)(ac). However, due to an inadvertent error, while filing “Form 10A” on 11.03.2023, the assessee trust wrongly selected section code “02 - sub-clause (vi)” instead