CBDT notification 71/2026 · 25 Jun 2026
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notification no. 71/2026 cbdt f. no. 203/21/2025/ita ii / so 3454 e 3
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Check the official recordThe Central Government has approved the University of Hyderabad for scientific research under section 45(4)(b) of the Income-tax Act, 2025. This approval is granted for the tax years 2026-2027 through 2030-2031. To maintain this status, the university must comply with rule 34 of the Income-tax Rules, 2026. Additionally, the university is required to prepare and submit a statement of donations in Form No. 15 to the Director General of Income-tax (Systems) by May 31st following the relevant tax year and must issue donation certificates to donors in Form No. 16, in accordance with rule 31 of the Income-tax Rules, 2026.
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MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 25th June, 2026 (No. 71 of 2026-CBDT)
S.O. 3454(E).— In pursuance to the section 45(4)(b) of the Income-tax Act, 2025, the Central Government hereby approves the University of Hyderabad (PAN: AAAAU8109M) for Scientific Research under the category of university, college or other institution, for the purposes of section 45(3)(a)(i) of the said Act of 2025 and rules 32 and 34 of the Income-tax Rules, 2026.
(i) comply with the conditions specified in rule 34 of the Income-tax Rules, 2026;
(ii) prepare statement under section 45(4)(a) of the Income-tax Act, 2025 for each tax year in Form No.15 and deliver or cause to be delivered to the Director General of Income-tax (Systems) or the person authorised by him on or before the 31st May, immediately following the tax year in which the donation is received, in accordance with rule 31 of the Income-tax Rules, 2026:
(iii) furnish to the donor, a certificate in Form No.16 specifying the amount of donation in accordance with rule 31 of the Income-tax Rules, 2026.
[F. No. 203/21/2025/ITA-II]
INDU BALA, Dy. Secy.
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SARVESH KUMAR SRIVASTAVA Digitally signed by SARVESH KUMAR SRIVASTAVA Date: 2026.06.25 23:15:51 +05'30'
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