In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (2) of section 80G of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government hereby notifies Sri Kumaraswamy Temple, Hanumanthonagar, Bangalore to be a place of public worship of renown throughout the State of Karnataka for the purpose of the said section on the condition that the temple will maintain separate books of account for the purpose and the donations received will be utilised exclusively for the renovation of the temple.
Circular : No. 524-Income Tax A new scheme relating to assessment of charitable or religious trusts/institutions has been introduced by the Direct Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 1987 by inserting a new section 80F in the Income-tax Act with effect from 1-4-1989 relevant for assessment year 1989-90 and subsequent years.
