Section 10(23C)(via) Exemption: Philanthropic entities can pay bonuses to maintain high-quality services without affecting non-profit status.

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....Exemption u/s 10(23C)(via) - Solely for philanthropic purposes and not for the purpose of profit - There is nothing wrong if the bonus is paid to the members of the staff, as the staff and other members as well as medical practitioners are not expected to work with the assessee on a charitable basis if a decent hospital is to be maintained and good facilities are to be provided for the patients. It is not the case of the Revenue that the surplus which is generated was diverted to any non-charitable activity. - AT....