Filing NIL Form 10BD

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It is mandatory to file Form 10BD even if your trust or institution has received no donations eligible for Section 80G deduction. However, the current online utility for Form 10BD appears to prevent the submission of NIL returns. If there are no donations or grants, no action is currently required as the portal does not accept NIL filings.

SHALINI MENDIRATTA

SHALINI MENDIRATTA (Querist)
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20 May 2025 Is it mandatory to file NIL form 10BD?

Dhirajlal Rambhia

Dhirajlal Rambhia (Expert)
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22 May 2025 Yes, it is mandatory to file Form 10BD even if the trust or institution has no donations eligible for deduction under Section 80G (i.e., NIL return). Even if there are no eligible donations, filing a NIL Form 10BD is compulsory to stay compliant and avoid penalties.

SHALINI MENDIRATTA

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23 May 2025 Thanks Sir. But I am not able to file NIL form, as the online utility is not letting me do so. Can you pls guide.

Dhirajlal Rambhia

Dhirajlal Rambhia (Expert)
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23 May 2025 Yes, you are correct. The current Form 10BD does not seem to be allowing filing of Nil returns. No action is required if there are zero donations/grants; as NIL returns are not accepted by the portal.

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Dhirajlal Rambhia

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28 September 2025 Good luck.....

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