Donations made of any sum exceeding ten thousand rupees in cash sections 80G and 80GGA
Issue/Justification
Sub-section (5D) was inserted in section 80G and sub-section (2A) was inserted in section 80GGA to provide that no deduction shall be allowed under these sections in respect of donation of any sum exceeding Rs.10,000 unless such sum is paid by any mode other than cash.
It is not clear from the language of these sub-sections as to whether the limit of Rs.10,000 is applicable in respect of each individual contribution or with respect to the aggregate contribution made by a person during a year to an institution or to all institutions covered under section 80G(2) or 80GGA(2).
Suggestion
It may be clarified as to whether the limit of Rs.10,000 is applicable in respect of each individual contribution or aggregate contributions to an institution or to all institutions covered under section 80G(2) and section 80GGA(2), respectively
(SUGGESTIONS FOR RATIONALIZATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF DIRECT TAX LAWS)
Source- ICAI Pre-Budget Memorandum–2018 (Direct Taxes and International Tax)
