Exemption under Section 35AC extended for specified blind welfare project, allowing continued tax-eligible contributions and programme continuation. Income-tax exemption under Section 35AC is specified for construction of a dormitory-cum-library and running rehabilitation and welfare programmes for disabled and blind persons by Shree Ramana Maharishi Academy for the Blind, Bangalore; the Central Government, on recommendation of the National Committee, extends the project's eligible period for a further three years commencing from the financial year 2004-2005 without change to the approved project cost.