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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 2577 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 1872 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 1194 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 5292 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 11292 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 29754 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 12291 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 37014 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 168 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 159 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 102 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 315 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 126 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 16443 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 131631 Views 1 comment Print


Applicability of Section 13(1)(b): ITAT Remands Trust Registration Case to AO for Re-examination  

February 1, 2025 987 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad sets aside CIT(E)’s order, directing reassessment of trust’s 12A registration in light of Supreme Court and High Court judgments.

ITAT Bangalore Remands MJN Foundation’s 80G Application

January 31, 2025 468 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore remands MJN Foundation’s 80G application after rejection for non-compliance. CIT(E) to reconsider after providing a fair hearing.

Section 12AB Application filed under wrong section: ITAT Mumbai Allows Charitable Trust to Refile 

January 31, 2025 864 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai permits a charitable trust to correct a filing error in its 12AB registration application, ruling that technical mistakes should not lead to rejection.

Rejection of renewal of exemption u/s. 80G without substantial evidence is not tenable

January 30, 2025 804 Views 0 comment Print

Punjab and Haryana High Court held that rejection of claim of exemption under section 80G not based upon any substantial evidence is not tenable in law. Accordingly, writ petition is allowed.

ITAT Sets Aside 80G Rejection Due to Incorrect Assumption by CIT(E)

January 30, 2025 816 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad remands 80G application rejection, citing an incorrect assumption about 12A registration status. Case sent back for fresh consideration.

Registration u/s. 12AB to trust having objects confined to particular community rightly denied

January 30, 2025 792 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad held that the Assessee Trust being purely a religious activities of particular Community is not entitled for registration as a specified violation under Explanation [d] of Section 12AB(4) of the Income Tax Act.

Non-Submission of documents: ITAT Restores Trust Registration Case to CIT(E)

January 29, 2025 738 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai sets aside CIT(E)’s rejection of a trust’s 12A and 80G registration applications due to incomplete documents, restoring the case for reconsideration.

Matter of approval u/s. 80G restored back since fresh application in Form 10AB filed: ITAT Mumbai

January 29, 2025 693 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that issue of approval under section 80G of the Income Tax Act is liable to be restored back to CIT(E) since fresh application in Form 10AB is already pending for adjudication.

Regulation 16A(3A) of CIRP regulations to be followed for replacement of authorised representative

January 28, 2025 372 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Delhi held that regulation 16A(3A) of the CIRP Regulations has to be followed for replacement of Authorised Representatives. Adjudicating Authority duly relied on regulation 16A(3A) and rejected the application of the appellant.

Application u/s. 7 of IBC allowed even if proceedings initiated before Debts Recovery Tribunal

January 27, 2025 786 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Delhi held that initiated proceedings before the Debts Recovery Tribunal does not preclude Financial Creditors to take remedy under Section 7, which is a special remedy provided under the IBC.

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