Furnishing of return of income by certain universities and hospitals referred to in section 10 (23C) of the Act, Income Tax

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Question - What are the changes in section 10(23C) in Finance Bill 2015 ?

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Furnishing of return of income by certain universities and hospitals referred to in section 10 (23C) of the Act

Under the provisions of section 10 of the Act, exemption under sub-clause (iiiab) and (iiiac) of clause (23C), subject to specified conditions, is available to such university or educational institution, hospital or other institution which is wholly or substantially financed by the Government.

Under the existing provisions of section 139, all entities whose income is exempt under clause (23C) of section 10, other than those referred to in sub-clauses (iiiab) and (iiiac) of the said clause, are mandatorily required to file their return of income.

It is proposed to amend the Act in order to provide that entities covered under clauses (iiiab) and (iiiac) of clause (23C) of section 10 shall be mandatorily required to file their return of income.

This amendment will take effect from 1st April, 2016 and will, accordingly, apply in relation to the assessment year 2016-17 and subsequent assessment years.