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

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

Section 80G of the Act in “Form No. 10AB” on 15.10.2024. During the course of proceedings, the assessee trust in response to notices issued by the CIT(Exemptions), dated 26.03.2025 and 19.05.2025, vide its 3 Leader People Service Charitable Trust vs. ITO (Exemption Ward) replies submitted the requisite details/information in response to the queries that were raised by him. 4

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

In the result, the impugned order dated 13

Bench: rejection.”

3) The Ld. CIT(E) failed to consider crucial documentary evidences, including financial statements, photographs of charitable activities, and the Trust deed, which establish the trust’s 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

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

In the result, the impugned order dated 13

Bench: rejection.”

3) The Ld. CIT(E) failed to consider crucial documentary evidences, including financial statements, photographs of charitable activities, and the Trust deed, which establish the trust’s 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

NAGA SAMBASIVA CHARITABLE SERVICE TRUST,WEST GODAVARI DIST vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER (EXEMPTION WARD), RAJAHMUNDRY

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपीलसं./I.T.A.No.109/Viz/2025 Naga Sambasiva Charitable Service Trust V. Income Tax Officer (Exemption Ward) #3-18, Unguturu Income Tax Office, Aayakar Bhavan West Godavari District – 534411 Kambala Cheruvu, Veerabhadrapuram Andhra Pradesh Rajahmundry – 533105 Andhra Pradesh [Pan: Aaetn2042D] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) करदाता का प्रतततितित्व/ Assessee Represented By : Shri Gvn Hari, Advocate राजस्व का प्रतततितित्व/ Department Represented By : Dr. Satyasai Rath, Cit(Dr)

3. Any other ground that may be urged at the time of appeal hearing.” Page. No 2 I.T.A.No.109/VIZ/2025 Naga Sambasiva Charitable Service Trust 4. The only issue contested by the assessee is with respect to rejection of the Registration under section

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

In the result, appeal filed by the Assessee is allowed

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

3. Feeling aggrieved, the Assessee is before us. 4. The Assessee is a charitable trust and having the following objects as claimed:- (Dhatri Foundation) “i) To create awareness and health and rural development in the villages ii) To support with nutrition to those childrens who are fighting with HIV/AIDS and TB. ii) To help the neglected children to make

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

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

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)

4. The Learned CIT(A) overstepped jurisdiction by negating the charitable nature of the trust's objectives, despite prior approval and registration under section 12A of the IT Act. This decision lacks a valid basis and contravenes established legal principles. Page No. 3

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)

section 11 of the Act. Ld. CIT(A) issued various notices for which assessee submitted written submissions Page No. 3 I.T.A.No.61/VIZ/2024 Ramya Charitable Trust electronically. Assessee also filed a petition for admission of additional evidences which was referred to the Ld. AO vide letter dated 16.05.2023. Ld. AO in response submitted the Remand Report on 30.06.2023. Ld. AO citing

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)

3. Succinctly stated, the assessee is a public charitable trust constituted vide trust deed dated 15.08.2004. The assessee trust has been established to undertake 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

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)

3. Succinctly stated, the assessee is a public charitable trust constituted vide trust deed dated 15.08.2004. The assessee trust has been established to undertake 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

VIJAYAM CHARITABLE TRUST,MANDAPETA vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER (EXEMPTIONS WARD), RAJAHMUNDRY

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

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao, Vice-A N D Shri S. Balakrishnanआ.अपी.सं /Ita No.87/Viz/2025 (िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2023-24) Vijayam Charitable Trust Vs. Income Tax Officer Mandapeta, East Godavari (Exemption Ward) Pan:Aadtv2273R Rajahmundry (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा""रती "ारा/Assessee By: Shri G.V.N. Hari, Advocate राज" व "ारा/Revenue By:: Dr. Satyasai Rath, Cit(Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 23/04/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Pronouncement: 28/04/2025 आदेश/Order Per S. Balakrishnan, A.M This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Rejection Order By The Learned Cit (E)- Hyderabad (Hereinafter In Short “Ld Cit(E)” Vide Din & Notice No.Itba/Exm/F/Exm45/ 2024-25/1071164001(1) Dated 12.12.2024. 2. Briefly Stated Facts Of The Case Are, Assessee Has Filed An E-Application In Form No.10Ab Seeking Registration U/S 80G Of The I.T. Act, 1961 (In Short “Act”). Learned Cit (E) Issued Notice To The Assessee In Respect Of Proceedings U/S 80G(5)(Iii) Of The Act To Page 1 Of 4

4 ITA No 87 of 2025 Vijayam Charitable Trust that assessee has filed Form No.10AB seeking registration u/s 80G of the Act and the same was rejected by the learned CIT (E) without any speaking order. Ld.AR also submitted that the activities carried out by the Trust are of charitable in nature and therefore, pleaded that rejection order

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)

4,44,91,804 Upto 2007-08 Upto 2008-09 5,09,64,466 3. The Ld. CIT-1, Visakhapatnam observed that since the assessee has been granted registration U/s. 12A of the Act up to the AY 2007-08, the entire income of the assessee was exempted from income tax. Therefore, the Ld. CIT-1, Visakhapatnam observed that

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)

4,44,91,804 Upto 2007-08 Upto 2008-09 5,09,64,466 3. The Ld. CIT-1, Visakhapatnam observed that since the assessee has been granted registration U/s. 12A of the Act up to the AY 2007-08, the entire income of the assessee was exempted from income tax. Therefore, the Ld. CIT-1, Visakhapatnam observed that

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)

4,44,91,804 Upto 2007-08 Upto 2008-09 5,09,64,466 3. The Ld. CIT-1, Visakhapatnam observed that since the assessee has been granted registration U/s. 12A of the Act up to the AY 2007-08, the entire income of the assessee was exempted from income tax. Therefore, the Ld. CIT-1, Visakhapatnam observed that

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)

4,44,91,804 Upto 2007-08 Upto 2008-09 5,09,64,466 3. The Ld. CIT-1, Visakhapatnam observed that since the assessee has been granted registration U/s. 12A of the Act up to the AY 2007-08, the entire income of the assessee was exempted from income tax. Therefore, the Ld. CIT-1, Visakhapatnam observed that

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)

4,44,91,804 Upto 2007-08 Upto 2008-09 5,09,64,466 3. The Ld. CIT-1, Visakhapatnam observed that since the assessee has been granted registration U/s. 12A of the Act up to the AY 2007-08, the entire income of the assessee was exempted from income tax. Therefore, the Ld. CIT-1, Visakhapatnam observed that

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)

4,44,91,804 Upto 2007-08 Upto 2008-09 5,09,64,466 3. The Ld. CIT-1, Visakhapatnam observed that since the assessee has been granted registration U/s. 12A of the Act up to the AY 2007-08, the entire income of the assessee was exempted from income tax. Therefore, the Ld. CIT-1, Visakhapatnam observed that

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)

4,44,91,804 Upto 2007-08 Upto 2008-09 5,09,64,466 3. The Ld. CIT-1, Visakhapatnam observed that since the assessee has been granted registration U/s. 12A of the Act up to the AY 2007-08, the entire income of the assessee was exempted from income tax. Therefore, the Ld. CIT-1, Visakhapatnam observed that

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)

4,44,91,804 Upto 2007-08 Upto 2008-09 5,09,64,466 3. The Ld. CIT-1, Visakhapatnam observed that since the assessee has been granted registration U/s. 12A of the Act up to the AY 2007-08, the entire income of the assessee was exempted from income tax. Therefore, the Ld. CIT-1, Visakhapatnam observed that