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2017 (3) TMI 975 - AT - Income Tax


Issues:
1. Grant of registration under section 12A(a) of the Income Tax Act.

Analysis:
The appellant, a trust formed to establish a school for tribal students, appealed against the rejection of registration under section 12A(a) of the Income Tax Act by the ld.CIT-II. The appellant contended that the ld.CIT erred in not granting registration. The trust, in response to the ITO's letter seeking details of activities and expenses, stated that it had not initiated any activities or incurred expenses towards the trust's objectives. The ITO subsequently rejected the registration application, stating that the trust did not meet the conditions under section 12AA. The tribunal noted that the procedure for granting registration involves the Commissioner calling for necessary documents to ascertain the genuineness of the trust's activities. However, in this case, the ITO communicated the rejection without a formal order from the competent authority. The tribunal found this procedure to be improper and remanded the issue for re-adjudication by the Commissioner after providing a proper opportunity of hearing. The tribunal emphasized that the order for registration or refusal should be passed by the competent authority, not by an ITO. Therefore, the appeal was allowed for statistical purposes.

In conclusion, the tribunal highlighted the importance of following the prescribed procedure for granting registration under section 12AA of the Income Tax Act. The tribunal emphasized that the decision to grant or refuse registration should be made by the Commissioner after a thorough examination of the trust's activities and objectives. The tribunal found the communication of rejection by the ITO without a formal order from the competent authority to be improper and remanded the issue for proper adjudication. The tribunal stressed the need for due process and proper documentation in such matters to ensure fairness and compliance with the law.

 

 

 

 

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