Exemption u/s 35AC - Central Government had specified for rehabilitation and education of the blind in Gujarat State by National Association for the blind (Gujarat State Branch), Gujarat, as an eligible project or scheme - S.O. 158(E) - Income Tax

Exemption u/s 35AC - Central Government had specified for rehabilitation and education of the blind in Gujarat State by National Association for the blind (Gujarat State Branch), Gujarat, as an eligible project or scheme NOTIFICATION NO. S.O. 158(E) DATED 23-2-2000 Whereas by Notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance Number S.O. 180(E), dated the 10th March, 1997, issued under clause ( b ) of the Explanation to section 35AC of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government had specified at serial number 13, rehabilitation and education of the blind in Gujarat State by National Association for the blind (Gujarat State Branch), Dr. Vikram Sarabhai Road, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, as an eligible project or scheme for a period of three years beginning with the assessment year 1997-98. And whereas the said project or scheme is likely to extend beyond three years; And whereas the National Committe being satisfied that the said project or scheme is being executed properly, made a further recommendation under sub-rule (5) of rule 11M of the Income-tax Rules, 1962, for specifying the said project or scheme for a further period of three years; Now, therefore, the Central Government in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) read with clause ( b ) of the Explanation to section 35AC of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), hereby specifies the scheme or project of rehabilitation and education of the blind in Gujarat State, which is being carried out by National Association for the Blind (Gujarat State Branch), Dr. Vikram Sarabhai Road, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, at the estimated cost of rupees fifty-four lakhs forty-five thousand only, as an eligible project or scheme for a further period of three years beginning with the assessment year 2000-2001. [No. 11244/F. No. NC-159/99]