Jhasi Development Authority, Jhansi vs Dy. C.I.T., Circle-4, Agra on 13 January, 2021
The decision in the case of Jalandhar Development Authority
(supra), Punjab Urban Planning & Development Authority (supra),
Improvement Trust Vs. CIT (Bhatinda)(supra)& Haryana Urban
Development, Panchkula Vs. CIT relied upon 13 by the Ld. DR have been
rendered in the context of grant of registration u/s 12AA which stands on a
slightly different footing as compared to cancellation of registration u/s
12AA(3). The grant of registration u/s 12AA(1)(b) requires satisfaction
about the objects of the trust as well as genuineness of the activities, while
for cancellation u/s 12AA(3) all that is insisted upon is the satisfaction as
to whether the activities of the trust or institution are genuine or not and
whether the activities are being carried on in accordance with the objects
of the trust. Further we find that on the issue under adjudication in the
present case, there are decisions of the Hon'ble Tribunal in favour of the
assessee as pointed out by the Ld. AR and in such a situation it is settled
law that the view favourable to the assessee has to be taken. Moreover
the decision of the Hon'ble Madras High Court has precedence on the
decisions of the Hon'ble Tribunal on this issue following the principles of
judicial precedence.