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while passing impugned order seems to be under gross misconception that it is his satisfaction and definition of ‘charitable activities’ de hors requirement of law would only enable an institution to be granted registration under section 12AA of the Act as once registration is granted, the entire income of the institution would become exempt. The said view, in the light of precedents referred above is wholly opposed to law. Under section 12AA of the Act, the Commissioner is entitled to see that whether the objects are charitable in nature, which term has been well defined in the Act and also to see whether the activities are genuine or not. The genuineness of activities would mean to see that activities are not camouflage, bogus, artificial and whether these are in accordance with the objects of the institution. The scope of enquiry does not extend beyond that point. On the other hand, the registration granted by Commissioner does not extend any exemption to an institution under section 11 except to the fact that such registration is mandatory for claiming exemption under section 11. Meaning thereby, in other words, exemption under section 11 can be availed by institution which are genuinely engaged in ‘charitable activities. However, benefit of section 11 is subject to application of income for charitable activities and the Assessing Officer is well entitled to see whether such application has been made and other conditions of section 11 have been complied. The Assessing Officer has to see whether exemption under section 11 is barred by application of section 13 of the Act. An institute though registered under section 12AA, would still be taxed on the income which has not been applied in accordance with section 11 or in respect of which section 13 comes into play. Even in respect of income hit by section 13, other provisions of the Act regarding levy of tax on ‘maximum marginal rate’ would come into play. Thus, the registration under section 12AA is only fait accompli to the objects of the institution. The activities of an institution though genuine at the time of grant of registration may not remain so during its life span and the registration granted to it cannot be life time guarantee that it would remain so, that is why the law prescribes procedure for withdrawal of registration once granted. Various findings as demonstrated by the Ld Counsel too were recorded in total ignorance of facts available on records. 20. In the facts and circumstances of thecase, the order under appeal is unsustainable and thusreversed. The Ld. CIT(E) is directed to grant registration to the appellant forthwith, preferably within a month time of furnishing copy of this order.

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Sec. 12AA of INcome Tax Act, 1961—Charitable Purpose— FATEH CHAND TRUST & COLLEGE COMMITTEE vs. CIT.[2018] 67 ITR (TRIB) 564 (ITAT-AGRA)

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