Tax deduction eligibility renewed for a charitable outreach project, extending its notified status and approved cost.
The Central Government, under sub-section (1) read with clause (b) of the Explanation to section 35AC of the Income-tax Act, 1961, notifies the project "Expansion of outreach programmes for rural areas in neighbouring villages of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan" carried out by Ishwar Charitable Trust (Ishwar Eye Institute)-ICARE, New Delhi, as an eligible project or scheme for a further period of three years commencing with financial year 2013-14, without change to the approved cost of Rs. 729.55 lakh, following the National Committee's recommendation under rule 11M of the Income-tax Rules, 1962.

Section 35AC eligibility extended for Holy Spirit Cancer Centre, renewing its notified project status for a further three-year period.
The Central Government notifies the "Holy Spirit Cancer Centre" carried out by the Society of the Servants of the Holy Spirit as an eligible project under the relevant Income-tax provision, renewing its notified status for a further three-year period commencing with financial year 2013-14 through 2015-16, without any change to the approved cost of Rs.42.50 crore.

Project eligibility under section 35AC extended for Outreach Caring Hands, enabling continued tax benefits for an additional period.
The Central Government, exercising powers under sub-section (1) read with the Explanation to Section 35AC, notifies the scheme "Outreach Caring Hands" carried out by the specified charitable trust as an eligible project for a further period, without any change in the approved cost of Rs.4.06 crore, following a recommendation by the national committee that the project is being executed properly.

Section 35AC eligibility: charitable educational project notification extended three financial years by central government, approved cost unchanged.
Notification under Section 35AC designates the Bharti Schools scheme carried out by Bharti Foundation as an eligible project or scheme for tax incentive purposes and specifies a further three year period commencing with financial year 2013 14. The Central Government confirms the approved project cost remains Rs. 360 crore including a corpus fund of Rs. 110 crore and records the National Committee's recommendation that the project is being executed properly, thereby extending the period during which expenditures qualify under the statutory framework.

Notification under section 35AC: Mid-day Meal Project re-notified as eligible and project cost enhanced for further term.
Notification under section 35AC re specifies the Mid-day Meal Project by Iskcon Food Relief Foundation as an eligible project for a further three year period commencing 2013-14, following a recommendation of the National Committee for Promotion of Social and Economic Welfare that found the scheme properly executed. The notification also amends the earlier maximum allowable project cost for deduction under section 35AC by increasing the specified cost ceiling.

Notification under section 35AC extends eligibility of Delhi child welfare schemes for an additional three-year period.
The Central Government, exercising its powers under the Income-tax Act and the Explanation to the relevant section, notifies the listed child welfare programmes carried out by a specified body as an eligible project for tax incentive purposes, without change to the approved cost, and extends the project's eligibility for a further three financial years commencing with 2013-14, following a recommendation by the National Committee for Promotion of Social and Economic Welfare.

Section 35AC project notification: eligibility for infrastructure development for school and vocational training centre extended for three years.
The project "Infrastructure Development for School and Vocational Training Centre" by Economic Rural Development Society is notified as an eligible project for tax-deduction purposes for a further three-year period commencing 2013-14, without any change in the approved cost, following a recommendation by the National Committee for Promotion of Social and Economic Welfare under the relevant Income-tax Rule permitting specification for an additional three years.

Extension of eligible project status for physiotherapy course for the blind maintains approved cost but disallows retroactive certification.
Central Government notifies extension of eligible project status for the Physiotherapy course for the blind run by School for Deaf Mutes Society, Ahmedabad, retaining the approved cost of Rs. 67.81 lakh and specifying the project for a further three-year period commencing with the financial year beginning in 2012; as that initial year has elapsed, no certificate under the relevant tax provision shall be issued for that year.

Tax provision notification extends eligibility of Mobile Clinic project following committee recommendation without cost change.
The Central Government, exercising powers under the relevant tax provision, notifies the "Mobile Clinic to make Health care accessible to the rural population" run by Prashant Memorial Charitable Hospital as an eligible project for a further three-year period commencing with financial year 2013-14, without any change in the approved cost of Rs. 3.82 crore, following a recommendation by the National Committee that the project is being executed properly.

Section 35AC eligible project designation extended for Tribal Schools and Welfare Initiatives for three further years.
Notification under section 35AC designates "Tribal Schools and Welfare Initiatives" by Vyakti Vikas Kendra India as an eligible project and extends that designation for a further three financial years commencing 2013-14 through 2015-16, without change in the approved project cost, following a recommendation by the National Committee for Promotion of Social and Economic Welfare confirming proper execution.

Exchange rate determination under Customs Act establishes specified import and export currency conversion rates effective mid-October 2013.
The Central Board of Excise and Customs determines, by administrative notification under the Customs Act, the rate of exchange for specified foreign currencies into Indian rupees for purposes relating to imported and export goods, effective 18 October 2013, superseding the prior notification and implemented through two schedules listing separate rates for import and export valuation.

Section 35AC: Extension of eligible status for scholarship programme for disabled and marginalized students into additional financial years.
Notification designates the "Scholarship programme for disabled and marginalized students" run by Jan Madhyam as an eligible project under the Explanation to section 35AC, extending its notified period for a further three financial years commencing 2013-14 without change to the approved cost of Rs. 2.30 crore including a corpus fund of Rs. 2 crore; extension followed the National Committee's recommendation that the project is being executed properly and was specified by the Central Government under the applicable procedural rules.

Section 35AC project extension affirmed for continued eligibility following committee recommendation and compliance confirmation.
Notification under section 35AC designates the scheme "Maintenance and expansion of present activities" by Jamia Islamia Ishaatul Uloom, Akkalkuwa, District Nandurbar, Maharashtra, as an eligible project and extends the originally notified project for an additional three financial years commencing 2013-14 without any change to the previously approved cost, following a recommendation of the National Committee under rule 11M(5) of the Income-tax Rules, 1962.

Section 35AC notification extends Eye Care Programme eligibility for a further period by Lok Kalyan Samiti under income-tax rules.
Notification under Section 35AC designates the "Eye Care Programme in the NCR of Delhi" as an eligible project for income-tax deduction purposes and extends its notified eligibility for a further three-year period commencing with the financial year 2013-14, without any change to the previously approved project cost, following recommendation by the National Committee under rule 11M of the Income-tax Rules.

Section 35AC notification extends eligibility of Care of Orphans & Health Schemes for Rural Poor for three years.
Notification under section 35AC specifies that "Care of Orphans & Health Schemes for Rural Poor" by Markazu Ssaquafathi Ssunniyya is an eligible project for a further three-year period commencing 2013-14, without any change in the approved cost of Rs.44.05 crore, following recommendation by the National Committee under rule 11M(5) of the Income-tax Rules, 1962.

Section 35AC project eligibility extended for AIDS, T.B., Malaria Prevention Programme; notified for three additional financial years.
The Central Government notifies the "AIDS, T.B., Malaria Prevention Programme" run by Ahilya Bahuudesiya Shikshan Prasarak Mandal, Latur, as an eligible project under section 35AC for a further three-year period starting 2013-14 through 2015-16, at the same approved project cost, following a recommendation by the National Committee for Promotion of Social and Economic Welfare.

Section 35AC notification extends eligibility of 'Computer Training to Common Public' project for an additional term.
Notification under section 35AC designates "Computer Training to Common Public" by Indian Rural Development Association as an eligible project and extends its notified status for a further three-year period commencing with the financial year 2013-14, without any change to the previously approved project cost.

Extension of Section 35AC project eligibility: RUGNASEVA medical scheme renewed following National Committee recommendation for further period.
The Central Government has notified continuation of "RUGNASEVA - Free Medical Treatment for Rural People," carried out by Shri Rajiv Gandhi Shaikshanik Bahuddeshiya Vikas Charitable Trust, as an eligible project under Section 35AC for a further three year period on the recommendation of the National Committee, with no change to the previously approved project cost.

Notification under Section 35AC: extension of eligibility for income-tax benefits to a notified rehabilitation project carried by a charitable trust.
Central Government notification under the Explanation to section 35AC re-notifies the Amar Jyoti Charitable Trust project-comprising construction, purchase of educational and rehabilitation equipment, furnishing and running activities for rehabilitation of persons with disability-as an eligible project for tax-benefit purposes at the existing approved cost, for a further period of three years commencing with financial year 2013-14, following a recommendation by the National Committee under rule 11M(5).

Tariff valuation update revises customs tariff values for specified imported commodities, affecting assessment under the Customs Act.
The Central Board substitutes TABLE-1, TABLE-2 and TABLE-3 of the principal notification with revised valuation tables, updating specified tariff values in US dollars for listed tariff items (including edible oils, brass scrap, poppy seeds, gold and silver where certain notification benefits apply, and areca nuts) and thereby amending the schedule used for customs import valuation and assessment.