The Tribunal held that activities linked to micro-credit and welfare schemes do not negate charitable status in absence of profit motive. The ruling directs grant of 80G approval based on genuine charitable objectives.
Tribunal held that non-compliance with earlier appellate directions requires fresh adjudication. Key takeaway: appellate authorities must follow binding instructions.
The Tribunal ruled that exemption under Section 11(2) should not be denied solely due to delayed filing of Form-10. It directed reconsideration where the form was available during assessment.
The Tribunal set aside orders where the assessee failed to appear and granted another opportunity. It emphasized adherence to natural justice while imposing a cost.
The Tribunal upheld reopening under Section 147 as Form 26AS reflected substantial contract receipts despite no return being filed. It ruled that such information constitutes valid grounds for belief of income escaping assessment.
The issue was deletion of additions on unsecured loans treated as unexplained cash credits. The tribunal upheld deletion, holding that a favourable remand report confirming genuineness and creditworthiness weakens the Revenue’s case.
The issue involved dismissal of appeal due to delay and non-appearance. The tribunal condoned the delay citing medical reasons and remanded the matter for fresh assessment, imposing cost for non-compliance.
The issue was addition of deemed dividend under search assessment. The tribunal held that without incriminating material, additions in completed assessments are unsustainable.
The issue was whether a long delay in filing appeals could be condoned. The tribunal held that absence of credible explanation bars condonation, leading to dismissal of appeals.
The issue was denial of capital gains exemption due to claim under wrong section. The tribunal held that a genuine claim cannot be rejected merely for citing an incorrect provision and remanded the case.
