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The Central Government approves ‘Indian Institute of Technology’ (IIT) Bombay for ‘Scientific Research’ under the category of ‘University, college or other institution’ for the purposes of clause (ii) 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.

Detailed Summary

This notification, S.O. 1658(E), issued by the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), Central Board of Direct Taxes, on March 30, 2026, grants approval to the ‘Indian Institute of Technology’ (IIT) Bombay (PAN: AAATI1446A) for 'Scientific Research'. This approval falls under the 'University, college or other institution' category as per the powers conferred by clause (ii) 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 approval is valid for Assessment Years 2026-27 to 2030-31, subject to specific conditions. IIT Bombay must comply with Rule 5E of the Income-tax Rules, 1962. It is also required to prepare statements under sub-section (1A) of section 35 of the Act for each financial year in Form No. 10BD and deliver them to the prescribed income-tax authority by May 31st following the financial year in which the donation is received, as prescribed in Rule 18AB of the Income-tax Rules, 1962. A correction statement may be delivered for rectification. Furthermore, IIT Bombay must furnish donors with a certificate in Form No. 10BE, specifying the donation amount, as per Rule 18AB of the Income-tax Rules, 1962. The notification reference is No. 42/2026 /F. No 203/09/2025/ITA-II.

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-30032026-271428 EXTRAORDINARY PART II-Section 3-Sub-section (ii) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 1593] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026/CHAITRA 9, 1948 2314 GI/2026 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 30th March, 2026 S.O. 1658(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (ii) of sub-section (1) of section 35 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961) (the Act) read with Rules 5C and 5E of the Income-tax Rules, 1962 (the Rules), the Central Government hereby approves ‘Indian Institute of Technology’ (IIT) Bombay, (PAN: AAATI1446A), for ‘Scientific Research’ under the category of ‘University, college or other institution’ for the purposes of clause (ii) 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 be applicable for Assessment years 2026-27 to 2030-31 subject to the following conditions: (i) ‘Indian Institute of Technology’ (IIT), Bombay shall comply with the conditions specified in Rule 5E of the Income-tax Rules, 1962. (ii) ‘Indian Institute of Technology’ (IIT), Bombay shall prepare statement under sub-section (1A) of section 35 of the Act for each financial year as prescribed in Form No.10BD and deliver or cause to be delivered to the said prescribed income-tax authority or the person authorised by such authority such statement in such form, verified in such manner, setting forth such particulars on or before the 31st May, immediately following the financial year in which the donation is received, as prescribed in Rule 18AB of the Income-tax Rules, 1962. Provided that such university, college or other institution may also deliver to the prescribed authority a correction statement for rectification of any mistake or to add, delete or update the information furnished in the statement delivered under sub-section (1A) of section 35 of the Act; (iii) ‘Indian Institute of Technology’ (IIT), Bombay shall furnish to the donor, a certificate in Form No.10BE specifying the amount of donation in such manner, containing such particulars and within such time from the date of receipt of sum, as prescribed in Rule 18AB of the Income-tax Rules, 1962. [Notification No. 42/2026 /F. No 203/09/2025/ITA-II] INDU BALA, Dy. Secy.

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