The Central Government has approved the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment in Bengaluru for scientific research. This approval allows the trust to be recognised as an 'other institution' under the Income-tax Act, 2025, for specific purposes. The approval is subject to certain conditions, including maintaining its SIRO status and complying with various Income-tax Rules.
MINISTRY OF FINANCE(Department of Revenue)(CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES)NOTIFICATIONNew Delhi, the 28th September, 2026No. 123 of 2026-CBDT
S.O. 5326(E). In pursuance of the section 45(4)(b) of the Income-tax Act, 2025, the Central Government hereby approves Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment, Bengaluru (PAN: AAATA3176D) for Scientific Research as other institution under the category of University, college or other institution, for the purposes of section 45(3)(a)(i) of t
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FAQ :
The Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment has been approved for Scientific Research under the Income-tax Act, 2025.
The approval is granted in pursuance of section 45(4)(b) and for the purposes of section 45(3)(a)(i) of the Income-tax Act, 2025, and rules 32 and 34 of the Income-tax Rules, 2026.
The trust must continue to be approved as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO), comply with rule 34 of the Income-tax Rules, 2026, prepare statements in Form No. 15 by May 31st each year, and furnish certificates in Form No. 16 to donors.
This notification is effective for the tax years 2026-27 to 2030-31.
The PAN of the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment is AAATA3176D.
Source : https://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/documents/d/guest/notification-no-123-2026-pdf