Central Government approves Auroville Foundation as ‘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 IT Act 1961 - 102/2024 - Income Tax

MINISTRY OF FINANCE Department of Revenue CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES NOTIFICATION NO. 102/2024 New Delhi, the 18th September, 2024 S.O. 3961(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 Auroville Foundation (PAN: AAATA0037B) as 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 2024-25) and accordingly shall be applicable for Assessment Years 2025-2026 to 2029-2030. [F.No. 203/12/2024/ITA-II] CASTRO JAYAPRAKASH T.,Under Secy. Explanatory Memorandum: It is certified that no person is being adversely affected by granting retrospective effect to this notification