80G Approval Not Deniable for Incidental Religious Activities

Bhaktidham Seva Trust Vs CIT (Exemption) (ITAT Ahmedabad) 80G Approval Cannot Be Denied Merely for Incidental Religious Objects: ITAT Ahmedabad Restores Matter to CIT(E) The Ahmedabad Bench of the ITAT set aside the order of the CIT (Exemption) rejecting approval under section 80G(5) and cancelling provisional approval, holding that the trust could not be denied 80G benefit merely because some objects or activities have an incidental religious element. The Tribunal observed that the assessee was a composite charitable trust, primarily engaged in education, medical aid and relief to the poor. T...