PCIT/CIT cannot impose any conditions for grant of Section 12AB(1)(a) registration

Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust Vs CIT (Exemptions) (ITAT Mumbai) In the present case, it has not been disputed that the assessee trust was duly registered under section 12AA of the Act. Thus, the only provision applicable to the assessee trust for the purpose of applying for registration is section 12A(1)(ac)(i) of the Act. Further, section 12AB(1)(a) of the Act provides that where an application is made under section 12A(1)(ac)(i) the Principal Commissioner or Commissioner shall pass an order in writing registering the trust or institution for a period of 5 years. However, in the present cas...