Exemption U/s.11 cannot be denied for Mere surplus from Micro Finance activity

ITO Vs Adhikar (ITAT Cuttack) In the instant case, it is not in dispute that the assessee is engaged in the activity of Micro Finance. The Assessing Officer considered the same as non-charitable activity within the meaning of section 2(15) of the Act on the ground that the activities were carried out on commercial lines. Cuttack Bench of the Tribunal in the case of Bharat Integrated Social v. CIT, Sambalpur [ITA NO.115/CTK/2011], wherein, it was held that the micro finance activity are per se charitable in nature and earning of interest was incidental in nature. The interest earned was also wi...