Circular No. 7/2024 — 12AB registration: condonation of delay, provisional to regular

Date: 2024-04-25 Status: ACTIVE Category: Charitable Trusts / NGOs Binding on Department: Yes (Section 119 / Section 400 IT Act 2025)

Summary

Further clarifications on 12AB registration process including condonation of delay for transition applications and conversion from provisional to regular registration.

Key Directions

  1. Delay in filing application for re-registration may be condoned by PCIT/CIT.
  2. Provisional registration holders must apply for regular registration before expiry.
  3. Activities and objects clause verification mandatory for regular registration.

Applicability Under IT Act 2025

Saving Clause: Section 536 of IT Act 2025 saves circulars issued under the 1961 Act “so far as not inconsistent” with the new Act.

Old Section (1961 Act)New Section (2025 Act)Consistent?
12AB132Yes

Cross-References

Act Sections

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