High Court of Punjab and HaryanaITA/339/2018dismissed

The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Exemptions), Chandigarh v. M/S Mandir Shree Mahakali Sabha Mandir Complex, Sangrur, (Pan: Aaaam9773b)

2020-01-20Mr. Justice Ajay Tewari,Mr. Justice Avneesh Jhingan8 pages

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