Deductions on respect of donations to certain funds, charitable institutions, etc. (Section 80G):
Section 80G provides for deductions on account of donation made to various funds , charitable organizations etc. In cases where employees make donations to the Prime Minister‘s National Relief Fund, the Chief Minister‘s Relief Fund or the Lieutenant Governor‘s Relief Fund through their respective employers.

An employee who makes donations towards these funds is eligible to claim deduction under section 80G. It is, hereby, clarified that the claim in respect of such donations as indicated above will be admissible under section 80G on the basis of the certificate issued by the Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO)/Employer in this behalf - Circular No. 2/2005, dated 12-1-2005.

No deduction under this section is allowable in case the amount of donation exceeds Rs 2000/- unless the amount is paid by any mode other than cash.