Section 12A - exemption to trust - constitution of trust is revised

[Aliasgar Tambawala]

In case of a Public Trust having religious objects created prior to 1961 and 12A certificate obtained in 1976, if the Trust Deed / Constitution is revised (the object clause being more or less the same) - than whether intimation is to be made to the Office of the Director (Exemptions)? Also that section 12AA came into effect from 1996 so in case of trust registered under 12A of the IT Act - if there is revision of Trust deed in 1990 - then what was the relevant procedure to be followed under section 12A at that time.

[Rama Krishana]

Your query is for old period? whether the case is pending at some forum for decision? what is the situation? What is the issue? Is there any demand has been raised? Whether exemption was withdrawn or denied? A full detail may help to get into the query.

AI Summary

Clarification Sought on Trust Deed Revisions and Notification Requirements Under Section 12A of Income Tax Act A user inquired about the procedural requirements under Section 12A of the Income Tax Act for a public trust with religious objectives created before 1961, which obtained a 12A certificate in 1976 and revised its trust deed in 1990. The user asked whether such revisions necessitate notifying the Director (Exemptions), especially since Section 12AA was introduced in 1996. The response sought clarification on whether the query pertains to a pending case, if any demands were raised, or if the exemption was withdrawn or denied, suggesting that more details are needed for a thorough response.