Condonation of delay in filing application for registration by trusts or institutions (Rationalisation of the provisions of Charitable Trusts and Institutions)

Union Budget 2024-25 (Full) + FINANCE (No.2) Bill, 2024

A trust or institution desirous of seeking registration under section 12AB is inter alia required to apply within timelines specified in clause (ac) of sub-section (1) of section 12A.

2. It has been noted that at times trusts or institutions are unable to file application within specified timelines. In case a trust or institution is unable to apply within time specified, it may become liable to tax on accreted income as per provisions of Chapter XII-EB of the Act. A situation of permanent exit of trust or institution from the exemption regime may also arise.

3. It is proposed that the Principal Commissioner/ Commissioner may be enabled to condone the delay in filing application and treat such application as filed within time. The delay may be condoned if he considers that there is a reasonable cause for the same.

4. These amendments will take effect from the 1st day of October, 2024.

[Clause 6]

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Union Budget 2024-25 (Full) + FINANCE (No.2) Bill, 2024

Dated: 24-7-2024