Registration of Charitable Trust Cannot Be Cancelled Without Clear Evidence of Violation

KMR Educational Society Vs DCIT (ITAT Hyderabad) Cancellation of registration requires clear proof of “Specified Violations” and cannot rest on mere suspicion or pending assessments The Hyderabad Bench of the ITAT heard appeals by KMR Educational Society against the Pr. CIT (Central), Hyderabad, who had cancelled its registration under section 12AB(4)(ii) for A.Ys. 2019-20 and 2022-23. The cancellation followed a search on the Malla Reddy Group, where the Department alleged that the society collected excess fees and capitation amounts, maintained unaccounted cash, and misused funds for non...