Held that the main object of the assessee is to conserve and enhance the natural environment and bio-diversity which falls under the fifth limb of the charitable purpose i.e. preservation of environment, if at all the carries out some objects which are commercial in nature, the AO shall verify activities in the light of the provisions of S. 2(15) and examine benefit of exemption under S. 11. The assessee is entitled for registration under section 12AA of the Act.
Environmental & Social Research Organisation v. CIT (E) (2022) 209 DTR 41 / 216 TTJ 221 (Chennai)(Trib)
S. 12AA : Procedure for registration-Trust or institution-Conserve and enhance the natural environment and bio diversity-Not carried on activity-No restrictions to carry on activities abroad-Denial of registration is not valid. [S.2(15), 11(1)(a) 13(1)(c)]