CBDT Approves Gitarthganga for Tax Deduction under Section 35 for Social Science Research



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The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has approved Gitarthganga, an Ahmedabad-based institution, for conducting social science and statistical research. This recognition allows contributions made to Gitarthganga for eligible research to be claimed for a weighted tax deduction under Section 35(1)(iii) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The approval is valid for five assessment years, from AY 2026-27 to AY 2030-31, aiming to boost private and institutional support for academic research in India.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has granted approval to Gitarthganga, Ahmedabad (PAN: AAATG1334K), as a recognized institution for conducting Social Science or Statistical Research under Section 35(1)(iii) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The approval, notified under Notification No. 124/2025
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FAQ :

Gitarthganga is an institution based in Ahmedabad that has been approved by the CBDT to conduct Social Science or Statistical Research.

Donations made to Gitarthganga for qualifying research purposes are now eligible for a weighted tax deduction under Section 35(1)(iii) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

The tax deduction is available under Section 35(1)(iii) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

The approval is valid for a period of five assessment years, starting from Assessment Year 2026-27 up to Assessment Year 2030-31.

No, the Explanatory Memorandum clarified that the retrospective effect of this approval will not adversely affect any individual or stakeholder.

Attached File : 671907_25132_264938.pdf



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