Propagation of Vedic thoughts and philosophy cannot be attributed to any religion: Bangalore ITAT
Denial of registration under section 80G by CIT (E) on the ground that the trust is engaged in religious activity is one of the most common grounds.
In one of my case, the CIT (E) has denied the exemption for the reason that the trust is engaged in the teaching of Geeta and the same was treated as religious in nature. The case is remarked back by the Nagpur Bench of ITAT back to the desk of CIT (E) for reconsideration. I will share the same in my another write up. Here is one another case on a similar line by Bangalore ITAT in Shrouta Vijnan Gurukulam vs. ITO, Mangalore wherein it has been held that the propagation of Vedic thoughts and philosophy cannot be attributed to any religion. The same is concerned with the lifestyle of human beings.
With above, ITAT ordered as under:
“Therefore, we hold that the activities carried on by the assessee trust is charitable in nature and not religious, hence, would be entitled to the grant of approval under section 80G of the Act. It is ordered accordingly”
With this, ITAT ordered for grant of approval under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act.
