(a) whether certain Trusts and Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) have diverted
their activities, indulged in commercial and profit making activities and also
evaded taxes; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and action taken or proposed to be taken thereto
trust/NGO-wise?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI S.S. PALANIMANICKAM)
(a): No separate data in respect of the registered NGO’s or Trust which have
diverted their activities is maintained by the CBDT. Instances of diversion of
activities, indulgence in commercial and profit making activities and instances
of tax evasion in cases of trusts and NGO’s can be ascertained when the scrutiny
of cases of such trusts or NGO’s is undertaken by the field authorities, as per
prescribed norms. Suitable action as per the Income Tax Act is initiated in cases
where violations are detected.
(b): The question does not arise in view of (a) above.