Sec17(2)(ii)(b)

This query is : Resolved

Share Report Follow Query Ask a Query

Siva Kanth Reddy

Siva Kanth Reddy (Querist)
Follow

13 September 2019 How to apply for recognition of hospitals under sec17(2)(ii)(b)

CA R SEETHARAMAN

CA R SEETHARAMAN (Expert)
Follow

14 September 2019 The rule 3A of income tax denotes the tax exemptions of medical costs incurred in treatment of prescribed diseases or ailments in hospitals approved by the Chief Commissioner of the income tax department. There is no specific income tax form or procedure to file under this rule. Exemptions are provided under the section 3A only if the following conditions are fulfilled.

Treatment of diseases such as :-

cancer
tuberculosis
acquired immunity deficiency syndrome
disease or ailment of the heart, blood, lymph glands, bone marrow, respiratory system, central nervous system, urinary system, liver, gall bladder, digestive system, endocrine glands or the skin, requiring surgical operation
ailment or disease of the eye, ear, nose or throat, requiring surgical operation
fracture in any part of the skeletal system or dislocation of vertebrae requiring surgical operation or orthopedic treatment
The hospital where the treatment is sought must fulfill criteria such as:-

The rooms are well ventilated, lighted and are kept in clean and hygienic conditions.
At least ten iron spring beds are provided for patients.
At least one properly equipped operation theater is provided, with minimum floor space of 180 square feet and with a separate sterilisation room.
At least one labour room is provided, with minimum floor space of 180 square feet, in case the hospital provides medical service for maternity cases.
Aseptic conditions are maintained in the operation theater and the labour room.
A duty room is provided for the nursing staff on duty.
For more details about the exemptions against income tax rule 3A please visit,

https://www.incometaxindia.gov.in...

You need to be the querist or approved CAclub expert to take part in this query .
Click here to login now