The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has officially declared the Dental Council of India a tax-exempt entity under Section 10(46A) of the Income-tax Act, 1961. This recognition, effective from Assessment Year 2024-2025, allows the Council to avoid income tax on its statutory and regulatory functions. The exemption aims to support the Council in efficiently carrying out its duties, such as regulating dental education and professional standards, as it operates on a not-for-profit basis for public welfare.
The Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), through the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), has officially notified the Dental Council of India (PAN: AAAJD0821E) as a tax-exempt entity under Section 10(46A) of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The notification was issued via S.O. 2725(E) on June 18, 2025.
This recognition has been granted under the authority conferred by sub-clause (b) of clause (46A) of Section 10 of the Income-tax Act, enabling the Council to avail income-tax exemptions for fu
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FAQ :
The Dental Council of India has been notified as a tax-exempt entity under Section 10(46A) of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
The exemption is effective from Assessment Year 2024-2025.
The exemption is granted under Section 10(46A) of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
The exemption allows the Dental Council of India to carry out its statutory and regulatory functions, such as regulating dental education and professional standards, more efficiently without the burden of income taxation.
The Dental Council of India is constituted under The Dentists Act, 1948.