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February 2024

In the absence of express mention to operate retrospectively, no retrospective cancellation for earlier years can be done under the amended section 12AB(4) introduced with effect from 1st April, 2022

By Jagdish Punjabi, Chartered Accountant | Devendra Jain, Advocate
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55 Amala Jyothi Vidya Kendra Trust vs. PCIT

ITA Nos.: 458 / Bang / 2023

A.Y.: 2021–22

Date of Order: 1st December, 2023

Section: 12AB(4)

 

In the absence of express mention to operate retrospectively, no retrospective cancellation for earlier years can be done under the amended section 12AB(4) introduced with effect from 1st April, 2022.

FACTS

The assessee-trust was registered vide trust deed dated 1st April, 2005.

It was registered under the erstwhile section 12AA. Due to the amended provisions with effect from 1st April, 2021, requiring re-registration, the assessee filed an application for registration under section 12A / 12AB, which was granted to it by DIT from A.Y. 2022–23 to A.Y. 2026–27.

On 28th December, 2021, a search was carried out under section 132 in the office premises of assessee-trust in Bangalore.

During the course of search, various incriminating materials were found which were confronted to the trustees and secretary of the assessee-

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