Registration U/s. 12AA/ 80G cannot be denied by examining issues which are relevant for assessments

Hari Om Sewa Dal Vs. CIT(Exemptions)-ITAT Delhi- We find from the order of the Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) that the registration under Section 12AA of the Act was denied to the appellant society solely on the ground that the appellant society had been claiming depreciation on the land which is not permissible under the Income Tax Act. In our considered opinion, this is not relevant consideration at the time of grant of registration. It is the issue to be examined during the course of assessment proceedings after grant of registration under Section 12AA of the Act. In this connectio...