Section 11(3) of the Income Tax Act

The decision most relied on for Section 11(3) is CIT v. Matriseva Trust (242 ITR 20), cited in 91 of the 64 judgments on BharatTax that turn on this section.

Leading authorities on Section 11(3)

CIT v. Matriseva Trust
242 ITR 20 · 2000 · High Court
91
citing judgments

An excess of expenditure incurred by a charitable trust in previous years can be adjusted against the income of a subsequent year, and this adjustment is considered an application of income for charitable purposes under Section 11.

Govindu Naicker Estate v. ADIT
248 ITR 368 · 2001 · High Court
89
citing judgments

A charitable trust may adjust expenditure incurred for religious or charitable purposes in an earlier year against the income of a subsequent year, which is considered an application of income for the subsequent year under Section 11. This principle is guided by commercial considerations and the benevolent intent of Section 11.

Action for Welfare and Awakening in Rural Environment (AWARE) v. DICT
263 ITR 13 · 2003 · High Court
17
citing judgments
DIT(E) v. Daulat Ram Education Society
278 ITR 260 · 2005 · High Court
17
citing judgments
CIT v. Trustees of the Jadi Trust
133 ITR 494 · 1982 · High Court
16
citing judgments
B.N. Gamadia Parsi Hunnarshala v. Asstt. DIT (Exemption)
77 TTJ 274 · 2002 · ITAT
13
citing judgments
CIT v. Natwarlal Chowdhury Trust
189 ITR 656 · 1991 · High Court
12
citing judgments
ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR OF INCOME TAX (EXEMPTION) v. MANAV
20 SOT 517 · 2008 · ITAT
12
citing judgments
Yoga Asharam Management Trust v. ITO (Exemptions)
126 Taxmann.com 76 · 2021 · ITAT
8
citing judgments
Asst.Commissioner of Income Tax v. NCC Ltd.
157 Taxmann.com 144 · Reported
7
citing judgments

Judgments on Section 11(3)

INCOMETAX OFFICER, CUTTACK vs. SISHU KALYAN SAMITY SCB, SCB MEDICAL COLLGE CAMPUS,

In the result, the appeal of the revenue is dismissed

ITA 522/CTK/2025[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Cuttack16 Mar 2026AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri Rajesh Kumarassessment Year: 2020-21 Ito, Cuttack Sishu Kalyan Samity Scb Vs Cuttack Sadar, Cuttack, Odisha-753007. (Pan: Aaets1542H) (Appellant) (Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri P. R. Mohanty, ARFor Respondent: Shri Shakeer Ahamed, Sr. DR
Section 11(5)

NARROTAM MORARJEE INSTITUTE OF SHIPPING,MUMBAI vs. ITO (EXEMPTION)WARD 2(1), MUMBAI

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 5559/MUM/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai16 Feb 2026AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla & Shri Girish Agrawalassessment Year: 2018-19 Narrotam Morarjee Institute Of National Faceless Shipping, Mumbai Assessment Appeal Centre 76 – Jolly Maker, Chambers – 2, (Nfac) Office Of The Vs. Vivek Shah, Mumbai, Nariman Commissioner Of Income Point S.O.-400021 Tax, Appeal, Addl/Jcit(A) Delhi (Pan : Aaatn0042R) (Appellant) (Respondent) Present For: Assessee : Shri Nishit Gandhi, Advocate Revenue : Shri Leyaqat Ali Afaqui, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing : 18.11.2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 16.02.2026 O R D E R Per Girish Agrawal: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Against The Order Of Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeal), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi Vide Order No. Itba/Nfac/S/250/2025- 26/1078465227(1) Dated 14.07.2025 Passed Against The Penalty Order U/S. 270A Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As The “Act”), For Ay 2018-19. 2. Grounds Taken By The Assessee Are Reproduced As Under: 1. In The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeals Centre, Delhi ["The Cit (A)") U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 ["The Act For Short Erred In Confirming The Penalty U/S 270A Of The Act Passed

For Appellant: Shri Nishit Gandhi, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Leyaqat Ali Afaqui, Sr. DR
Section 11Section 11(1)(a)Section 11(2)Section 12ASection 250Section 270A

ASST. DIRECTOR OF IT (EXEMP)-II,, HYDERABAD vs. ACTION FOR WELFARE AND AWAKENING IN RURAL ENVIRONMENT (AWARE), HYDERABAD

In the result, the C.O. filed by the assessee is partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 709/HYD/2012[1995-96]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad13 Feb 2026AY 1995-96

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao & Shri Madhusudan Sawdiaआ.अपी.सं /Ita No.709/Hyd/2012 ("नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year:1995-96) Asst. Director Of Income Tax Vs. Action For Welfare & (Exemptions)-Ii, Awakening In Rural Hyderabad. Environment (Aware), Shantivanam, Nagarjuna Sagar Road, Hyderabad. Pan: Aaata2338R (Appellant) (Respondent) C.O. No.138/Hyd/2012 (In आ.अपी.सं /Ita No.709/Hyd/2012) ("नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year:1995-96) Asst. Director Of Income Tax Vs. Action For Welfare & (Exemptions)-Ii, Awakening In Rural Hyderabad. Environment (Aware), Pragati Bhavan, D.No.5-9- 24/78, Lake Hill Road, Adarshnagar, Hyderabad- 500463. Pan: Aaata2338R (Respondent/Cross Objector) (Appellant In Appeal) "नधा"रती "वारा/Assessee By: Shri S. Rama Rao, Advocate राज" व "वारा/Revenue By:: Ms. U. Mini Chandran, Cit-Dr सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing: 08/01/2026 घोषणा क" तार"ख/Pronouncement: 13/02/2026

For Appellant: Shri S. Rama Rao, AdvocateFor Respondent: : Ms. U. Mini Chandran, CIT-DR
Section 11Section 11(2)Section 11(3)Section 143(3)Section 147

NAVALMAL FIRODIA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TRUST,PUNE vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, EXEMPTION WARD 1(2), PUNE

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 2460/PUN/2025[2023-24]Status: DisposedITAT Pune10 Feb 2026AY 2023-24

Bench: the learned CIT(A), the same has neither been taken note of or distinguished in any manner. Not following the binding Judicial precedent of the Jurisdictional ITAT Pune is gross impropriety in law. Ground No. 2: The Appellant craves leave to add, alter, amend or withdraw all or any of the Grounds of Appeal herein and to submit such statements, documents and papers as may be considered necessary either at or before the appeal hearing.”

For Appellant: Shri Shrenik GandhiFor Respondent: Shri Manish Sinha (Virtual)
Section 11Section 11(2)(a)Section 11(3)Section 11(3)(c)Section 12ASection 143(1)

PERSOLKELLY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED,GURGAON vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, DELHI

In the result, appeal of the Assessee is allowed

ITA 4390/DEL/2024[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi30 Jan 2026AY 2020-21

Bench: Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Krinwant Sahaypersolkelly India Private Limited Vs Dcit Unit No. 1202, 1203, 1204, 12Th Circle 19(1), Floor, Tower C, Unitech Cyber Park, C. R. Building, Sector 29, Gurgaon, Haryana Delhi Pan: Aabck6665K Appellant Respondent Assessee By Ms. Taranjeet Kaur, Ca Revenue By Sh. S. K. Jadhav, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing 28/01/2026 Date Of Pronouncement 30/01/2026

Section 143(3)Section 144CSection 144C(13)Section 153Section 153(1)Section 153(4)

INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED,GURUGRAM vs. DCIT, GURUGRAM

In the result, appeal of the Assessee is allowed

ITA 4302/DEL/2024[AY 2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi30 Jan 2026

Bench: Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Krinwant Sahayintercontinental Hotels Group (India) Vs Dcit Private Limited, 11Th Floor, Building Ao Type-C, Range Code- 10, Tower, C, Fld Cyber City Phase- 53, A.O Number-C, Circle- Ii, Gurugram, Haryana 1(1), Gurugram, Haryana Pan: Aagcs7613G Appellant Respondent Assessee By Sh. Ajin Kumar Jain, Ca, Ms. Nikhila Bhalla, Ca & Ms. Shreyanshi Gupta, Ca Revenue By Sh. S. K. Jadhav, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing 28/01/2026 Date Of Pronouncement 30/01/2026

Section 143(3)Section 144BSection 144CSection 144C(13)Section 153Section 153(1)Section 153(4)

FUJITSU CONSULTING INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED,DELHI vs. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX , DELHI

In the result, appeals of the Assessees are allowed

ITA 3878/DEL/2024[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi30 Jan 2026AY 2020-21

Bench: Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Krinwant Sahay

Section 143(3)Section 144BSection 144CSection 144C(13)Section 153Section 153(1)Section 153(4)

QUALCOMM INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED,NEW DELHI vs. ACIT, CIRCLE-19(1), NEW DELHI

In the result, appeals of the Assessees are allowed

ITA 537/DEL/2022[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi30 Jan 2026AY 2017-18

Bench: Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Krinwant Sahay

Section 143(3)Section 144BSection 144CSection 144C(13)Section 153Section 153(1)Section 153(4)

RENEW WIND ENERGY (RAJKOT) PRIVATE LIMITED,DELHI vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX, CIRCLE 19(1), DELHI

In the result, appeals of the Assessees are allowed

ITA 4421/DEL/2024[2020-2021]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Jan 2026AY 2020-2021

Bench: Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Krinwant Sahayrenew Wind Energy (Shivpur) Vs The Deputy Commissioner Of Private Limited, 138, Ansal Income Tax, Circle 19(1) Delhi Chambers, Bhikaji Cama Palace, Range Code-44, C. R. New Delhi Building, I. P. Estate, Pan: Aafcr4810H New Delhi Appellant Respondent Renew Wind Energy (Rajkot) Vs The Deputy Commissioner Of Private Limited,138, Ansal Income Tax, Circle 19(1) Delhi Chambers, Bhikajicama Palace, Range Code-44, C. R. New Delhi Building, I. P. Estate, Pan: Aafcr4553H New Delhi Appellant Respondent Assessee By Sh. Kashish Gupta, Ca Revenue By Sh. S. K. Jadhav, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing 27/01/2026 Date Of Pronouncement 29/01/2026

Section 143(3)Section 144BSection 144CSection 153Section 153(1)Section 153(4)

GOOGLE INDIA DIGITAL SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED,DELHI vs. AU, NFAC, ACIT(OSD), RANGE 42, DELHI

In the result, appeal of the Assessee is allowed

ITA 3311/DEL/2024[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Jan 2026AY 2020-21

Bench: Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Krinwant Sahaygoogle India Digital Servicdes V Assessment Unit, Private Limited. 5Th Floor, Dlf S Nfac, Acit (Osd), Range Centre Block, 124, Sansad Marg, 42, C. R. Building, H. O. Central Delhi, New Delhi New Delhi Pan: Aagcg6803L Appellant Respondent Assessee By Sh. Kanchan Kaushal, Ar Revenue By Sh. S. K. Jadhav, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing 27/01/2026 Date Of Pronouncement 29/01/2026

Section 143(3)Section 144BSection 144CSection 144C(13)Section 153Section 153(1)Section 153(4)

GENPACT INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED,NEW DELHI vs. ASSESSMENT UNIT, INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT, NEW DELHI

In the result, appeals of the Assessee are allowed

ITA 4115/DEL/2024[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi23 Jan 2026AY 2020-21

Bench: Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Manish Agarwalgenpact India Private Limited Vs Assessment Unit, Income 12A, Ground Floor,K Prakash Tax Department, 2Nd Floor, Deep Building 7 Tolstoy Marg, E-Ramp, Jawaharlal Nehru Baroda House, S.O. Baroda Stadium, New Delhi House, Delhi Pan: Aabce4461B Appellant Respondent Genpact India Private Limited Vs Assistant Commissioner Of 12A, Ground Floor, Prakash Income Tax (Osd), Range-10 Deep Building 7 Tolstoy Marg, Central Revenue Building, Baroda House, S.O. Baroda Ito, New Delhi-110002 House, Delhi Pan: Aabce4461B Appellant Respondent Assessee By Sh. Sachit Jolly, Sr. Adv (Virtual) &Ms.Vyushtirawat, Adv Revenue By Sh. S. K. Jadhav, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing 21/01/2026 Date Of Pronouncement 23/01/2026

Section 143(3)Section 144BSection 144CSection 153Section 153(1)Section 153(4)

LINTEC INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED,SOUTH DELHI, DELHI vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE 13(1), OFFICE OF DCIT, CR BUILDING, DELHI,

In the result, appeal of the Assessee is allowed

ITA 4282/DEL/2024[AY 2020-21]Status: HeardITAT Delhi21 Jan 2026

Bench: Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Manish Agarwallintec India Private Limited Vs The Deputy Commissioner Of 14Th Floor, Eros Corporate Tower, Income Tax, Circle 13(1), Nehru Place, South Delhi, Delhi Office Of The Dcit, C. R. 110019, Building, Delhi Pan: Aaccl23772F Appellant Respondent Assessee By Sh. Supriya Mehta, Ca Revenue By Sh. S. K. Jadhav, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing 19/01/2026 Date Of Pronouncement 21/01/2026

Section 143(3)Section 144BSection 144CSection 144C(13)Section 153

SENIOR CITIZEN SANTACRUZ ( PASCHIM) SANSTHA ,MUMBAI vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER (EXEMPTION)-2(3), MUMBAI

In the result, appeal filed by assessee stands allowed

ITA 7183/MUM/2025[7183]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai19 Jan 2026

Bench: Smt. Beena Pillai () & Shri Girish Agrawal ()

Section 11(2)Section 11(3)Section 12A

HOLY CROSS CHURCH,MUMBAI vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER EXEMPTION WARD 1(3), MUMBAI

In the result, appeal of the assessee bearing ITA No

ITA 5515/MUM/2025[2023-24]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai09 Jan 2026AY 2023-24

Bench: Shri Anikesh Banerjee & Shri Prabhash Shankar

For Appellant: Ms. Vasanti B. Patel a/w Shri M.A. GoelFor Respondent: Shri Ritesh Misra (CIT DR)
Section 11Section 11(2)Section 11(3)Section 143(1)Section 250

GREEN MUMBAY LIONS EDUCATION TRUST,NA vs. ARIVS.EXEMPTION WARD, SURAT, INCOME-TAX OFFICE SURAT

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

ITA 547/SRT/2025[2023-24]Status: DisposedITAT Surat23 Dec 2025AY 2023-24

Bench: Shri T. R. Senthil Kumar & Shri Bijayananda Prusethआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.547/Srt/2025 Assessment Year: (2023-24) (Hybrid Hearing) Green Mumbay Lions Education Vs. Ito, Trust, Exemption Ward, Opp – Ratnakar Society, C/O Sgm Surat Shiroya English School, Chhapra Road, Navsari - 396445 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Aatg8361Q (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ" /Respondent) Appellant By Shri Bhupendra Shah, Ca Respondent By Shri Ajay Uke, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 12/11/2025 Date Of Pronouncement 23/12/2025

Section 10Section 11Section 11(2)(a)Section 11(3)Section 11(3)(c)Section 143Section 143(1)Section 143(1)(a)Section 154Section 234A

NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR COPORATION GOVERNANCE,DELHI vs. ITO WARD-2(4), DELHI

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 3462/DEL/2025[2023-24]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi22 Dec 2025AY 2023-24

Bench: Shri S. Rifaur Rahman & Shri Sudhir Kumarnational Foundation For Corporate Governance, Vs. Ito, Ward 2 (4), C/O Confederation Of Indian Industry, Delhi. The Mantosh Sondhi Centre, 23, Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110 003. (Pan : Aaatn7649E) (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Ms. Ekta Mumari, Advocate Revenue By : Shri Dheeraj Kumar Jaiswal, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing : 30.09.2025 Date Of Order : 22.12.2025 O R D E R Per S. Rifaur Rahman: 1. The Assessee Has Filed Appeal Against The Order Of The Learned Addl / Jcit (A)–7, Kolkata [“Ld. Jcit(A)”, For Short] Dated 01.04.2025 For The Assessment Year 2023-24 Raising Following Grounds Of Appeal :- “1. That The Ld. Cit (A) Has Erred In Disposing The Appeal Against The Principles Of Natural Justice. 2. That The Ld. Cit (A) Has Erred In Law By Passing A Non- Speaking Cryptic Order Against The Principles Of Natural Justice.

For Appellant: Ms. Ekta Mumari, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Dheeraj Kumar Jaiswal, Sr. DR
Section 11Section 11(2)Section 11(2)(a)Section 11(3)Section 12ASection 143(1)

DSM SHARED SERVICES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED,HYDERABAD, TELANGANA vs. DCIT., CIRCLE 8(1), HYDERABAD

In the result, appeal of the Assessee is allowed

ITA 1358/HYD/2024[2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad12 Dec 2025AY 2021-22

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao & Shri Manjunatha G.आ.अपी.सं /Ita No.1358/Hyd/2024 Assessment Year 2021-2022 Dsm Shared Services India Private Limited, The Dcit, Circle-8(1), Hyderabad – 500 081. Hyderabad – 500 081. Vs. Telangana. Telangana. Pan Aadcd8407C (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा"रती "ारा /Assessee By: Ca Aliasgar Rampurawala राज" व "ारा /Revenue By: Dr. Narendra Kumar Naik, Cit-Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 09.12.2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Pronouncement: 12.12.2025 आदेश/Order

For Appellant: CA Aliasgar RampurawalaFor Respondent: Dr. Narendra Kumar Naik, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 144Section 144C(13)Section 153Section 92C(3)

R.A.K CERAMICS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED,SAMALKOT vs. DCIT CIRCLE -3(1), HYDERABAD

ITA 465/HYD/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad10 Dec 2025AY 2018-19
Section 143(3)Section 144BSection 144C(5)

SHRI MULTANCHAND BORA TRUST,PUNE vs. ACIT, EXEMPTION, CIRCLE- AURANGABAD, AURANGABAD

In the result, the Appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 1312/PUN/2025[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Pune09 Dec 2025AY 2020-21

Bench: Dr.Dipak P. Ripote & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपऩल सं. / Ita No.1312/Pun/2025 निर्धारण वषा / Assessment Year: 2020-21 Shri Multanchand Bora Trust, V The Assistant/Deputy 132B/2A, Ganeshkhind Road, S. Commissioner Of Income Pune – 411007. Tax, Exemption Circle, Aurangabad. Pan: Aafts3329F Appellant/ Assessee Respondent / Revenue Assessee By Shri Shrenik Gandhi Revenue By Shri Amit Bobde –Cit(Dr) Date Of Hearing 11/09/2025 Date Of Pronouncement 09/12/2025 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am: This Appeal Is Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of Ld.Commissioner Of Income Tax(Exemption), Pune At Nashik Passed Under Section 263 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 For A.Y.2020-21, Dated 30.03.2025 Emanating From Assessment Order U/S.143(3) Of The I.T.Act, Dated 20.09.2022. The Assessee Has Raised Following Grounds Of Appeal : “1. Ground No. 1: The Learned Cit (Exemption) Seriously Erred On The Facts & Law, In Exercising The Revisionary Powers Under Section

Section 143(3)Section 263Section 80G

CONCENTRIX CATALYST TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED,HYDERABAD vs. DCIT., CIRCLE - 1(1), HYDERABAD

ITA 963/HYD/2024[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad05 Dec 2025AY 2020-21
For Appellant: Shri D Prabhakar Reddy, AdvocateFor Respondent: : Dr. Narendra Kumar Naik, CIT(DR)
Section 143(3)Section 144C(13)Section 144C(5)Section 153

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