Transfer Fees recd by Co-op Hsg Soc from members as per bye-laws or Government directions is exempt

The society is registered with the object principally of looking after the property including building thereon. There is no trading or business transactions. The members by adopting the bye-laws agree amongst themselves that a fee for transfer of flat/tenement when it is sold would be paid to the society. It may be that both incoming or outgoing member have to contribute to the common fund of the society. The amount paid however, is to be exclusively used for the benefits of the members as a class. It was next contended that there is no legal bar for the assessee to earn profits. There can be ...