Section 80GG. Deductions in respect of rents paid

1[ 80GG. Deductions in respect of rents paid. —In computing the total income of an assessee, not being an assessee having any income falling within clause (13A) of section 10, there shall be deducted any expenditure incurred by him in excess of ten per cent of his total income towards payment of rent (by whatever name called) in respect of any furnished or unfurnished accommodation occupied by him for the purposes of his own residence, to the extent to which such excess expenditure does not exceed[2] [five thousand rupees ] per month or twenty-five per cent of his total income for the year, whichever is less, and subject to such other conditions or limitations as may be prescribed, having regard to the area or place in which such accommodation is situated and other relevant considerations: Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to an assessee in any case where any residential accommodation is— (i) owned by the assessee or by his spouse or minor child or, where such assessee is a member of a Hindu undivided family, by such family at the place where he ordinarily resides or performs duties of his office or employment or carries on his business or profession; or (ii) owned by the assessee at any other place, being accommodation in the occupation of the assessee, the value of which is to be determined[3] [under clause (a) of sub-section (2) or, as the case may be, clause (a) of sub-section (4) of section 23]. Explanation .—In this section, the expressions "ten per cent of his total income" and "twenty-five per cent of his total income" shall mean ten per cent or twenty-five per cent, as the case may be, of the assessee's total income before allowing deduction for any expenditure under this section.] 4 [80GGA. Deduction in respect of certain donations for scientific research or rural development. —(1) In computing the total income of an assessee, there shall be deducted, in accordance with and subject to the provisions of this section, the sums specified in sub-section (2). (2) The sums referred to in sub-section (1) shall be the following, namely:— (a) any sum paid by the assessee in the previous year to a[5] [research association] which has as its object the undertaking of scientific research or to a University, college or other institution to be used for scientific research: Provided that such association, University, college or institution is for the time being approved for the purposes of clause (ii) of sub-section (1) of section 35; 6 7 [(aa) any sum paid by the assessee in the previous year [to a research association which has as its object the undertaking of research in social science or statistical research or to a University], college or other institution to be used for research in social science or statistical research: 1. Ins. by Act 21 of 1998, s. 30 (w.e.f. 1-4-1998). 2. Subs. by Act 28 of 2016, s. 39, for "two thousand rupees" w.e.f. 1-4-2017). 3. Subs. by Act 14 of 2001, s. 40, for "under sub-clause (i) of clause (a) or, as the case may be, clause (b) of sub-section (2) of section 23" (w.e.f. 1-4-2002). 4. Ins. by Act 21 of 1979, s. 11 (w.e.f. 1-4-1980). Restored to its original position by Act 3 of 1989 s. 95 (w.e.f. 1-4-1989). Earlier omitted by Act 4 of 1988 s. 26 (w.e.f. 1-4-1989). 5. Subs. by Act 14 of 2010, s. 26, for "scientific research association" (w.e.f. 1-4-2011). 6. Ins. by Act 49 of 1991, s. 27 (w.e.f. 1-4-1992). 7. Subs. by Act 14 of 2010, s. 26, for "to a University" (w.e.f. 1-4-2011). Provided that[1] [such association, University], college or institution is for the time being approved for the purposes of clause (iii) of sub-section (1) of section 35.] 2[ Explanation .—The deduction, to which the assessee is entitled in respect of any sum paid to a 3 [research association], University, college or other institution to which clause (a) or clause (aa) applies, shall not be denied merely on the ground that, subsequent to the payment of such sum by the assessee, the approval to such association, University, college or other institution referred to in clause (a) or clause (aa), as the case may be, has been withdrawn;] (b) any sum paid by the assessee in the previous year— (i) to an association or institution, which has as its object the undertaking of any programme of rural development, to be used for carrying out any programme of rural development approved for the purposes of section 35CCA; or (ii) to an association or institution which has as its object the training of persons for implementing programmes of rural development: 4[Provided that the assessee furnishes the certificate referred to in sub-section (2) or, as the case may be, sub-section (2A) of section 35CCA from such association or institution.] 2[ Explanation .—The deduction, to which the assessee is entitled in respect of any sum paid to an association or institution for carrying out the programme of rural development to which this clause applies, shall not be denied merely on the ground that subsequent to the payment of such sum by the assessee, the approval granted to such programme, or as the case may be, to the association or institution has been withdrawn;] 5[(bb) any sum paid by the assessee in the previous year to a public sector company or a local authority or to an association or institution approved by the National Committee, for carrying out any eligible project or scheme: Provided that the assessee furnishes the certificate referred to in clause (a) of sub-section (2) of section 35AC from such public sector company or local authority or, as the case may be, association or institution. 2[ Explanation 1.—The deduction, to which the assessee is entitled in respect of any sum paid to a public sector company, or to a local authority or to an association or institution for carrying out the eligible project or scheme referred to in section 35AC, shall not be denied merely on the ground that subsequent to the payment of such sum by the assessee,— (a) the approval granted to such association or institution has been withdrawn; or 1. Subs. by Act 14 of 2010 s. 26, for "such University" (w.e.f. 1-4-2011). 2. Ins. by Act 29 of 2006, s. 11 (w.e.f. 1-4-2006). 3. Subs. by Act of 2010, s. 26, for "scientific research association" (w.e.f. 1-4-2011). 4. Subs. by Act 23 of 1983, s. 23, for the proviso (w.e.f. 1-4-1983). 5. Ins. by Act 49 of 1991, s. 27 (w.e.f. 1-4-1992). (b) the notification notifying the eligible project or scheme referred to in section 3535AC carried out by the public sector company, or local authority or association or institution has been withdrawn.] Explanation[1] [ 2 ].—For the purposes of this clause, the expressions "National Committee" and "eligible project or scheme" shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in the Explanation to section 35AC;] "eligible project or scheme" shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in the Explanation to 2 3 [(c) [any sum paid by the assessee in any previous year ending on or before the 31st day of March, 2002] to an association or institution, which has as its object the undertaking of any programme of conservation of natural resources[4] [or of afforestation], to be used for carrying out any programme of conservation of natural resources[4] [or of afforestation] approved for the purposes of section 35CCB: Provided that the association or institution is for the time being approved for the purposes of subsection (2) of section 35CCB;] 4 [(cc) any sum paid by the assessee in any previous year ending on or before the 31st day of March, 2002 to such fund for afforestation as is notified by the Central Government under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 35CCB;] 5[(d) any sum paid by the assessee in the previous year to a rural development fund set up and notified by the Central Government for the purposes of clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 35CCA;] 6 [(e) any sum paid by the assessee in the previous year to the National Urban Poverty Eradication Fund set up and notified by the Central Government for the purposes of clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 35CCA.] 7[(2A) No deduction shall be allowed under this section in respect of any sum exceeding ten thousand rupees unless such sum is paid by any mode other than cash.] (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), no deduction under this section shall be allowed in the case of an assessee whose gross total income includes income which is chargeable under the head "Profits and gains of business or profession". (4) Where a deduction under this section is claimed and allowed for any assessment year in respect of any payments of the nature specified in sub-section (2), deduction shall not be allowed in respect of such payments under any other provision of this Act for the same or any other assessment year.] 8[ 80GGB. Deduction in respect of contributions given by companies to political parties. —In computing the total income of an assessee, being an Indian company, there shall be deducted any sum contributed by it, in the previous year to any political party[9] [or an electoral trust]: