Propagation of vedic thoughts and philosophy eligible for approval u/s. 80G: ITAT Bangalore

Shrouta Vijnan Gurukulam Vs ITO (Exemptions) (ITAT Bangalore) ITAT Bangalore held that propagation of vedic thoughts and philosophy is not religious activity but are more concerned with the life style of the human beings and therefore is eligible for approval under section 80G of the Income Tax Act. Facts- The assessee is a Trust formed on 05.04.2013. The Trust was formed with the main object of teaching, imparting and spreading knowledge of vedic education. The assessee at the first instance was granted registration u/s. 12A r.w.s. 12AA of the Act and approval u/s. 80G of the Act vide Orders ...