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AO Disallows ₹175 Crore Donation Under 35AC; ITAT Allows Deduction Citing Valid Approval At Time Of Donation
Update / Judgement Date
08 Oct 2025
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Sakshi Bhardwaj — WCP Legal Desk
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1 min read
The Assessing Officer disallowed a ₹175 crore donation under Section 35AC, but on appeal, ITAT allowed it based on valid government approval in force at the time of donation. The article explains the interplay of timing of approvals, retrospective scrutiny, legislative changes, and threshold of scrutiny for charitable donations under corporate tax laws.