Section 12A exemption cannot be denied without considering merits of the case

Thanthi Trust Vs DIT (Madras High Court) Whether the Tribunal was right holding that the appellant trust is not eligible for exemption under Section 12A of the Income Tax Act, 1961 without considering the merits of the case in a proper manner? In the case on hand, there is no allegation that the assessee Trust has not carried on its activities in accordance with the objects of the Trust as set out in the Deed of Trust and the Supplementary Deed. The Revenue has accepted the said fact and also acceded to the finality of the judgment and decree in C.S.No.90 of 1961. The DIT(E) seeks to bring the...