The case involved denial of exemption u/s 11 due to late filing...

The case involved denial of exemption u/s 11 due to late filing of return. The department argued return must be filed u/s 139(1) to claim exemption u/s 11. An amendment clarified return should be filed within time u/s 139. ITAT held the amendment excluded updated returns u/s 139(8) and all other returns were eligible. Assessee filed within time u/s 139(4), so exemption u/s 11 should not be denied. Circular clarified return must be filed within time u/s 139. ITAT relied on precedent that if return is filed before due date u/s 139(4), exemption u/s 11 cannot be denied. Department was directed to allow exemption u/s 11.