CBDT vide Notification No. 118/2022 in S.O. 5070(E) dated 28.10.2022 approves ‘SKrea University, Sricity, Chittoor, A.P. (PAN: AAFAK4100P)’ under the category of ‘University, College or other institution’ for research in ‘Social science or Statistical research’ for the purposes of clause (iii) of sub-section (1) of section 35 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 read with rules 5C and 5E of the Income-tax Rules, 1962.
A donor is entitled to claim a deduction equal to the amount of contribution to a university, college or other institution approved under section 35(1)(iii) for carrying out scientific research activities. The deduction is allowed where the taxpayer does not carry on the research himself but contributes to outsiders for carrying out research.
Earlier a weighted deduction of 125% of the amount of contribution was allowed to the donor for making contributions to an institution approved under section 35(1)(iii). However, Finance Act, 2016 has phased out the weighted deduction and from 01-April-2018, the deduction is limited to 100% of the amount of contribution.
This approval shall come into effect from the previous year 2022-23 and shall be applicable for Assessment Years 2023-2024 to 2027-2028.
Read the full text of the Notification No. 118/2022 dated 28.10.2022 on Notifying Krea University for Tax Exemption u/s 35(1)(iii)
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(Department of Revenue)
(CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 28th October, 2022
S.O. 5070(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (iii) of sub-section (1) of section 35 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961) read with Rules 5C and 5E of the Income-tax Rules, 1962, the Central Government hereby approves ‘Krea University, Sricity, Chittoor, A.P. (PAN: AAFAK4100P)’ under the category of ‘University, College or other institution’ for research in ‘Social science or Statistical research’ for the purposes of clause (iii) of sub-section (1) of section 35 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 read with rules 5C and 5E of the Income-tax Rules, 1962.
2. This Notification shall apply with effect from the date of publication in the Official Gazette (i.e. from the Previous Year 2022-23) and accordingly shall be applicable for Assessment Years 2023-2024 to 2027-2028.
[Notification No.118 /2022/F. No. 203/13/2021-ITA-II]
RAVINDER MAINI, Director
Explanatory Memorandum : It is certified that no person is being adversely affected by granting retrospective effect to this notification.
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