https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=22744 Clarification on CSR expenditure eligibility for COVID 19 states that contributions to the central relief mechanism and to State Disaster Management Authorities qualify under Schedule VII items for disaster management and health care, while contributions to Chief Minister's Relief Funds or State Relief Funds do not. CSR funds may be spent for COVID 19 activities within Schedule VII's health and disaster management provisions. Ordinary salary or wage payments to employees and casual workers during lockdown are not CSR, but ex gratia payments over and above wages for COVID 19 may qualify as a one time CSR exception with a Board declaration and statutory auditor certification. en-us Mon, 13 Apr 2020 10:32:10 +0530 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 10:32:10 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=22744 Clarification on CSR expenditure eligibility for COVID 19 states that contributions to the central relief mechanism and to State Disaster Management Authorities qualify under Schedule VII items for disaster management and health care, while contributions to Chief Minister's Relief Funds or State Relief Funds do not. CSR funds may be spent for COVID 19 activities within Schedule VII's health and disaster management provisions. Ordinary salary or wage payments to employees and casual workers during lockdown are not CSR, but ex gratia payments over and above wages for COVID 19 may qualify as a one time CSR exception with a Board declaration and statutory auditor certification. News - Mon, 13 Apr 2020 10:32:10 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=22744