Pension and Gratuity Fund Trust H.P. Board of School Education vs. Asstt. Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemption)

Parties Involved

Facts Summary

The appeals by the assessee for Assessment Year 2012-13, 2013-14, and 2017-18 arise from the separate order of the learned Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals), NFAC [CIT(A)] dated 06.06.2024. The appellant, a trust for administering pension and gratuity benefits of the employees of the HP Board of School Education, raised several grounds of appeal against the assessment order passed by the Assessing Officer under section 143(3)/144 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The appellant argued that the CIT(A) erred in disallowing 50% of the total expenditure, sustaining the addition of excess income over expenditure, and failing to appreciate the appellant's entitlement to exemption under Section 11 and registration under Section 12AA. The appellant also claimed that the assessment was completed in violation of the principles of natural justice due to procedural lapses.…

Legal Issues

• 1. Disallowance of 50% of the total expenditure on an ad hoc basis without inquiry.
• 2. Addition of Rs. 1,76,35,542 as excess of income over expenditure.
• 3. Appellant's entitlement to exemption under Section 11 and registration under Section 12AA.
• 4. Violation of the principles of natural justice due to procedural lapses.

Judgment Outcome

Decided in favour of Assessee.

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