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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 2559 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 1182 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 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 29739 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 37011 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 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 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 312 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 117 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


ITAT set-aside Section 12A order passed by CIT(E), which was passed without considering objection of Appellant

January 30, 2022 1167 Views 0 comment Print

ICMAI Registered Valuers Organisation Vs CIT (E) (ITAT Delhi) From a bare reading of the impugned order under section 12AA of the Act, it appears that the assessee has failed to respond to the requirements of the CIT(E) to enable him to appreciate the relevant facts for the purposes of registration. However, in the same […]

Representation on Issues in Registration of Charitable institutions due to order of CITs

December 1, 2021 5655 Views 0 comment Print

BCAS representation in regard to the conditions set out in various orders of registration granted to Charitable institutions in response to applications preferred  under section 12A(1)(ac) and the first proviso to section 10(23C) of the Income Tax Act 1961. Bombay Chartered Accountants Society  Harnessing Talent and Providing Quality Service 7, Jolly Bhavan 2, Ground Floor, […]

Attempt to promote trade without seeking to make profits for its members is charitable purpose

October 21, 2021 1179 Views 0 comment Print

Section 11: Property held for charitable purposes- Attempt to promote the trade, commerce and manufacturers of India without seeking to make profits for its members is charitable purpose -Denial of exemption is held to be not justified. [S. 2(15)] Case Name: Bombay Chamber of Commerce vs ITO (E) (ITAT Mumbai), Mumbai, Appeal No: ITA No. […]

Exemption available for educational institutions- Section 10(23C) & 11

September 9, 2021 179625 Views 15 comments Print

Charitable Institutions which are registered under section 12AA of the Act can claim exemptions under section 11 of the Act when conditions are become fulfilled. While Section 11 is a general provision and applicable to all charitable institutions, Sec 10(23C) is a specific exemption provision applicable to certain Government and Non-Government educational institutions.

Charitable Institutions- Registration U/s. 12AB of Income Tax Act

September 9, 2021 125859 Views 18 comments Print

Budget 2020 proposes to digitize the process of registration for Charitable Trusts. Even the existing charitable institutions are required to apply for fresh registration under the new provisions of Sec 12AB of Income Tax Act. This article discusses the new provisions and procedure for registration under the new Section 12AB of the Act. In order […]

Mandatory CSR Registration Number, 80G and 12A Registration for NGOs to undertake CSR activities

July 13, 2021 37560 Views 0 comment Print

Mandatory CSR Registration Number, 80G and 12A Registration for NGOs to undertake CSR activities The concept of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) was introduced under the Companies Act, 2013 with the enforcement of Section 135 under the Act. Companies have certain responsibilities towards the stakeholders including the society in which it operates. Thus companies which cross […]

Fund founded for welfare of Delhi Police should be treated as charitable in its objects

June 28, 2021 2541 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi Police Welfare and Recreational Club Fund vs. CIT (ITAT Delhi) We have gone through the record in the light of the submissions made on either side. Insofar as the nature of activity of promotion of  welfare and recreational activities of the police personnel, by its nature, is concerned, Ld. CIT(E) does not dispute whether […]

10(23C) vs 12A – Anomalies in Law, Comparative Analysis & Practical Doubts – Immediate attention required

June 18, 2021 42453 Views 6 comments Print

In this article, we have covered various unresolved issues w.r.t 10(23C) and 12A. The Article addresses core confusions around filing of Form 10A by 10(23C) approved Institutions and demands remedial action or clarifications for all the issues.

Anomaly in Re-Registration of Existing Trusts or Institutions U/S 12AB

June 14, 2021 22977 Views 6 comments Print

In no case such existing registered trusts or institutions which have applied for re-registration by filling Form 10A under section 12A(1)(ac)(i) should be treated as trusts or institutions falling under 12A(1)(ac)(vi).

Major Amendment in Registration Procedure u/s 12A & 80G

May 26, 2021 16449 Views 0 comment Print

Are you someone who runs a trust or plans to start one? Do you know that the law gives you special rebates under section 12A and 80G? Are you grasping this opportunity, or you wish to, but……..don’t know how? The government introduced specific provisions in the Finance Act, 2020, making it mandatory for charitable/religious/educational institutions/trusts […]

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