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The Central Government approves Santhigiri Ashram, Thiruvananthapuram, as an institution for research in social science or statistical research. This approval applies for the tax years 2026-2027 to 2030-2031. The institution must maintain its status as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization. It must comply with rule 34 of the Income-tax Rules, 2026. The institution must prepare a statement in Form No. 15 for each tax year. It must deliver this statement to the Director General of Income-tax (Systems) by 31 May following the tax year. The institution must also provide a certificate in Form No. 16 to each donor.
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MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES)
NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 28th September, 2026 No. 128 of 2026-CBDT
S.O. 5331(E).— In pursuance of the section 45(4)(b) of the Income-tax Act, 2025, the Central Government hereby approves the Santhigiri Ashram, Thiruvananthapuram (PAN: AABTS9123P) for Research in Social Science or Statistical Research under the category of University, college or other institution, for the purposes of section 45(3)(a)(ii) of the said Act of 2025 and rules 32 and 34 of the Income-tax Rules, 2026.
This notification shall be effective for the tax years 2026-2027 to 2030-2031.
[F. No. 203/36/2025/ITA-II] INDU BALA, Dy. Secy.
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