Sri Mahamuni Trust vs Commissioner (Appeals) - V on 29 September, 2005
The above submissions were considered by the assessing officer. As per assessing officer, the investments have been made in financial year 2000-01 as cheques have been handed over and incentive on making deposit also converted into fixed deposit. During the year, part of the amount, i.e., Rs. 8,000 was deposited in October, 2000. As for the contention that only income arising from the investment made in contravention of section 11(5) be taxed, the learned assessing officer mentioned that sections 11(2) and 11(5) are very clear on the issue. The decision of Bombay Bench in the case of Gurdayal Berlia Charitable Trust v. Fifth Income Tax Officer (1990) 34 ITD 489, was distinguished as in that case investments were made prior to introduction of section 11 (5). The learned assessing officer relied on the above order of Tribunal to say that any violation under section 11(2)/11(5) will render the assessee "not eligible" for exemption under section 11 of the Income Tax Act.