Registration u/s 12AA cannot be denied for non-application of income for charitable purposes

Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya Vs CIT (Exemption) (ITAT Indore) Conclusion: Since objects of assessee were duly charitable in nature and there was no dispute as to genuineness of its activities, therefore,  no registration could be denied under section 12AA merely on the basis that assessee was not carrying out activities for charitable purposes. Held: CIT  denied assessee’s application for registration on the basis that activity of assessee could not be termed as charitable as it had been systematic generating surplus from year to year and the amount had not been applied fo...