Shree Sanand Jamaliya Patidar Panch. v. CIT (E) (2025) 214 ITD 262 (Ahd) (Trib.)

S. 12AB: Procedure for fresh registration-Specified violation-Religious trust-Objects were confined to the benefit of members of a particular community-Not for the benefit of the public at large-Not entitled to registration.[S.12AB(4)]

Assessee-trust filed an application for registration under section 12AB.CIT(E)  held that the objects of the assessee-trust were confined to the benefit of members/families of Sanand Jamaliya Patidar Samaj/Community and not for the benefit of the public at large. He held that this amounted to a specified violation under clause (d) of the Explanation of section 12AB(4). Accordingly, the application for registration was rejected. On appeal, the Tribunal held that since the objects of the assessee-trust were confined to the benefit of a particular community, it would not be entitled to registration under section 12AB. Order of CIT E) was affirmed.

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