CBDT notifies amendments to the agricultural extension project



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The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued amendments to the agricultural extension project notification. These changes, made under Section 35CCC of the Income-tax Act, 1961, clarify the assessment years for which projects are notified, extending up to AY 2017-18. The notification also specifies the total expenses likely to be incurred for these projects, outlining sanctioned expenditure amounts for AY 2015-16, 2016-17, and 2017-18.

MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(Department of Revenue)
(CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 6th May, 2021

FORM NO. 3CP

S.O. 1766(E).—The Central Board of Direct Taxes, in exercise of its powers under section 35CCC of the Income-tax Act,1961 (43 of 1961) read with Rules 6AAD and 6AAE of the Income-tax Rules,1962 and in partial modification of the Notification No. 15/2015 dated 16.02.2015, issued vide F.No. 203/30/2014-ITA.II, hereby specifies that Sl.No.7 and Sl.No.8 of said Notification shall be read as below:

CBDT Amends Agricultural Extension Project Rules

7

Assessment Year(s) for which the agricultural extension project is being notified (not exceeding three years).

From date of formal issue of Notification No.15/2015 (i.e.) 16.02.2015 till A.Y 2017-18.

8.

Total expenses likely to be incurred for the agricultural extension project (other than cost of land or building).

Assessment Year

Sanctioned                             expenditure (Amount in Rs.)

2015-16

2,07,00,000*

2016-17

2,07,00,000

2017-18

2,07,00,000

*However, as project has been accorded approval from subsequent date in the F.Y. 2014-15, i.e., A.Y. 2015-16, the sanctioned expenditure for the relevant period is to be allowed w.e.f. 16.02.2015.

[Notification No. 48/2021/ F.No. 203/30/2014-ITA.II]PRAJNA PARAMITA, Director

FAQ :

The CBDT has notified amendments to the agricultural extension project rules, specifying assessment years and expenditure limits.

These amendments were made under Section 35CCC of the Income-tax Act, 1961.

The agricultural extension projects are notified from 16.02.2015 up to Assessment Year 2017-18.

The sanctioned expenditure for the agricultural extension projects is Rs. 2,07,00,000 for each Assessment Year from 2015-16 to 2017-18.

Yes, the cost of land or building is excluded from the total expenses likely to be incurred for the agricultural extension project.




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