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Sec. 12A/80G Rejected by CIT Exemption: Options Under Income Tax Rules 2026

Income Tax : The new Income Tax Rules, 2026 permit reapplication within one month of rejection. This provides a faster alternative to appeals a...

March 30, 2026 2550 Views 0 comment Print

Applying for 12A & 80G Renewal? One Small Mistake in Your Accounts Can Cost You Registration

Income Tax : Authorities now scrutinize NGO financial statements before granting or renewing registration. Proper documentation and clear chari...

February 14, 2026 885 Views 0 comment Print

Consequences of Cancellation of Re‑Registration under Section 12AB – Why Charitable Trusts Cannot Afford to Ignore It

Income Tax : Expanded grounds for cancellation now include legal non-compliance and incorrect disclosures. Trusts must treat accuracy and gover...

January 17, 2026 1854 Views 0 comment Print

Practical Guidance: Key Points to Keep in Mind While Replying to Notices under Section 12AB

Income Tax : Objects benefiting specific communities or allowing overseas application of funds invite rejection. The ruling focus is on deed la...

January 17, 2026 1179 Views 0 comment Print

Period of limitation prescribed under Income-tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : Understand the statutory time limits for filings, applications, approvals, and settlement processes under the Income-tax Act, incl...

November 20, 2025 5289 Views 1 comment Print


Latest News


Trust Registration Renewal Cannot Be Denied for Missing Irrevocable Clause: BCAS

Income Tax : Authorities cannot insist on adding an irrevocable clause in trust deeds for Section 12A renewal when the trust is otherwise legal...

January 10, 2026 11280 Views 0 comment Print

Requests for Extension of Due Dates for Tax Audit, ITR, Form 10B/1OBB, 12A/80G, AOC-4

Income Tax : The Pune Chartered Accountants' Society has requested an extension for tax audit and ITR filing deadlines for FY 2024-25, citing t...

September 24, 2025 29736 Views 1 comment Print

Request to Extend Tax Audit & Section 12A Renewal Dates

CA, CS, CMA : A Chartered Accountants' association requests an extension for tax audit and 12A renewal due dates, citing portal issues, festive ...

September 22, 2025 12282 Views 0 comment Print

CA Association Requests Income Tax Deadline Extensions from FM

Income Tax : The Chartered Accountants Association requests tax deadline extensions for TAR, ITR, and 12A renewals, citing severe floods in nor...

September 12, 2025 37008 Views 1 comment Print

Budget 2024: Amendment in Income Tax provisions of Charitable Trusts & Institutions

Income Tax : Learn about the rationalisation of provisions for charitable trusts and institutions under the Income-tax Act, merging two regimes...

July 23, 2024 2232 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


ITAT Remands Case as 12A and 80G Registration Denied Without Fair Opportunity

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that applications were rejected without adequate opportunity. The matter was remanded for fresh adjudication fol...

April 14, 2026 162 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune: Interest on Bank Deposits Not Covered by Mutuality; Only Proportionate Expenses Allowed

Income Tax : ITAT held that interest earned on bank deposits is taxable and not covered by the principle of mutuality. The ruling confirms that...

April 13, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print

Procedural Lapse Cannot Deny U/s 12A Registration: ITAT Pune

Income Tax : The Tribunal ruled that failure to obtain prior approval for loans is only a procedural lapse. It directed reconsideration of 12A ...

April 13, 2026 99 Views 0 comment Print

No Sections 12AB and 80G denial if No Evidence of Community Bias or Non-Genuine Activities

Income Tax : The ruling held that incomplete documentation or minor deficiencies cannot be sole grounds for denial of registration. It emphasiz...

April 10, 2026 306 Views 0 comment Print

Registration u/s. 12AB cannot be rejected without examining incidental nature of receipts: Matter restored

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai held that rejection of registration under section 12AB of the Income Tax Act treating receipts and income from sale of...

April 10, 2026 114 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBDT notifies amendment to Form No. 10A and Form No. 10AB

Income Tax : The Income Tax Amendment Rules, effective October 1, 2024, revise Form No. 10A and 10AB for registration under sections 12A and 80...

October 15, 2024 3672 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Extends Deadline for Trusts to Submit Audit Reports in Form 10B/10BB

Income Tax : CBDT extends deadline for trusts and institutions to submit audit reports in Form 10B/10BB until November 10, 2024....

October 7, 2024 16440 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT amends rules pertaining to registration, approval & activities of Institutions, trusts & funds

Income Tax : The amendments brought about by Notification No. 45/2023 – Income-Tax (Income-tax (Eleventh Amendment) Rules, 2023) encompas...

June 23, 2023 13776 Views 1 comment Print

CBDT extends last date for filing of Form No.10AB

Income Tax : CBDT extends the last date for filing of Form No.10AB for seeking registration or approval under Section 10(23C), 12A or 80G of th...

March 31, 2022 14595 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT notifies New Income Tax Rules & Forms for Trust & NPOs

Income Tax : CBDT issues Notification no. 19/2021 dated 26/03/2021 pertaining to procedure for registration of fund/ trust/charitable instituti...

March 26, 2021 131622 Views 1 comment Print


Earlier Denial Doesn’t Shut Door – ITAT Delhi Remands 12A/80G Application to CIT(E)

September 1, 2025 219 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi remands a 12A/80G application. A fresh application for registration as a charitable trust cant be rejected solely because a prior one was denied.

Liquidation of JM Feed Pvt Ltd was ordered on satisfying conditions u/s 33 of IBC

September 1, 2025 525 Views 0 comment Print

Where CoC, in exercise of its commercial wisdom, rejected all resolution plans and approved liquidation with 100% voting share, NCLT must order liquidation of the Corporate Debtor under Section 33(2) of IBC.

ITAT Remands Section 12A Registration Case Over Ignored Documents

August 27, 2025 549 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Delhi has sent a charity’s S.12A registration denial back to the CIT(E) for re-verification of documents, citing a dispute over submitted evidence.

Ancient Temple Exempt from Tax Despite Delay in Registration & Return Filing

August 25, 2025 5277 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai dismisses the Revenue’s appeal, upholding a temple’s claim for tax exemption under Section 11 despite a delayed registration and return filing for AY 2017-18.

CIRP of Corporate Debtor closed as possession of flats handed over to all homebuyers

August 25, 2025 588 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Delhi closes the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process [CIRP] of corporate debtor since construction of flats is completed and possession is handed over to all the claimant homebuyers and there is no claimant left.

Exemption cannot be denied for inadvertent mistake of claiming exemption u/s. 12A instead of 10(23C)(via)

August 25, 2025 648 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata held that denial of exemption u/s. 10(23C)(via) due to inadvertent mistake of claiming exemption under section 12A instead of 10(23C)(via) is not justifiable. Accordingly, exemption granted u/s. 10(23C)(via) as requisite Form 10BB already filed.

NCLAT Allows CIRP Withdrawal for SE Transstadia Amidst Revival Efforts

August 20, 2025 714 Views 0 comment Print

 NCLAT allows CIRP withdrawal for SE Transstadia Pvt. Ltd. after Bank of Baroda and other lenders agree to a Gujarat government-backed revival and restructuring plan.

Application of trust u/s. 12AB rejected as objects are not for benefit of general public

August 18, 2025 582 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad application for registration of trust under section 12AB of the Income Tax Act since object of the applicant is not working for benefit of general public at large but is working for specific section of society. Accordingly, appeal of assessee dismissed.

NCLAT Dismisses Appeal Against CIRP Admission, Allows Settlement via Section 12A

August 18, 2025 555 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT dismissed an appeal against a CIRP order but granted appellant liberty to seek a withdrawal of proceedings under Section 12A if a settlement is reached.

Exemption u/s. 11 granted as registration u/s. 12A remained valid till grant of provisional registration u/s. 12AB

August 18, 2025 978 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that denial of exemption under section 11 of the Income Tax Act not justified since previous registration u/s. 12A continued to be valid till grant of provisional registration under the new scheme u/s. 12AB of the Income Tax Act.

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