Tax - Reconsideration of s. 80G(5) approval: propagation of Sanathan Dharm not automatically disqualifying absent excess spending under s.80G(5B)

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Reconsideration of s. 80G(5) approval: propagation of Sanathan Dharm not automatically disqualifying absent excess spending under s.80G(5B)

The ITAT set aside the Ld. CIT(E)'s refusal to grant approval under s. 80G(5) and remitted the matter for fresh consideration, holding that the mere presence of an object concerning propagation of Sanathan Dharm or knowledge of deities is not per se substantially religious so as to disentitle the appellant. The Tribunal directed the Ld. CIT(E) to ascertain whether the appellant expended in excess of the statutory 5% limit on religious activities (per s. 80G(5B)); if no excess expenditure is found and other statutory conditions are satisfied, approval under s. 80G(5) must be granted. The appeal is allowed for statistical purposes.


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Source: https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=92938 Sep 29, 2025, 09:36 AM