2002 (7) TMI 95 - HC - Income Tax

Summary

Issues involved: Appeal u/s 260A of the Income-tax Act, 1961 against denial of exemption u/s 11 due to alleged donations to an association involved in unlawful activities.

Judgment Details:

Issue 1: Denial of Exemption under Section 11
The assessee was denied exemption under section 11 of the Act based on donations to an association involved in unlawful activities. However, the Tribunal quashed the notification declaring the association unlawful, which was not contested in the appeal. The Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) and the Tribunal found that the Assessing Officer's objection was incorrect.

Issue 2: Failure to Produce Donors
The Revenue contended that the trust failed to produce donors as directed by the Assessing Officer, leading to the denial of exemption under section 11. The Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) noted that the trust had been granted exemption under sections 11 and 12 in previous years and had carried out charitable activities during the relevant year. It was found that the trust had provided all necessary details to the Assessing Officer, and there was no obligation to produce donors as per the Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) and Tribunal's findings.

Conclusion:
After reviewing the orders of the appellate authorities, the Court found no perversity warranting interference. The Tribunal's findings were considered factual, and no substantial question of law arose. Therefore, the appeal was dismissed.