Any scientific research association / organization which has its objects, carrying out the scientific research or social science research can be approved under section 35 I(ii) and 35I(iii) in accordance with the guidelines and other conditions as may be notified in the official gazette of the central government.The donor will receive 175% weighted deduction on the donated amount as per amendment by the Finance Act 2010.
Application:- The application for approval under section 35 1 (ii) / 35 1 (iii) of IT Act 1961 may be submitted to the CIT/ DIT- IT of the jurisdiction of the assessee association along with following information in prescribed form.
Prescribed forms:-
- By a scientific research association - Form 3CF-I
- By a university, college or other institution - Form 3CF-II