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Rules 2026 · Rule 64

Procedure for specifying an association or institution for purposes of notification under section 133(1)(a)(xxiv)

Rules 60-76

Rule 64 lists the five conditions the Central Government must be satisfied about before notifying an association or institution for section 133(1)(a)(xxiv), and limits a notification to up to three tax years.

Conditions (sub-rule 1). The association or institution:

  • (a) has as its object the control, supervision, regulation or encouragement in India of the games or sports notified under section 133(7)(e);
  • (b) has a proven record of dedication to developing infrastructure or promoting sports or games for at least three years;
  • (c) does not distribute any part of its income to its members in any manner, except as grants to an association or institution affiliated to it;
  • (d) applies donations received under section 133(1)(a)(xxiv) to developing infrastructure for games or sports in India, or to sponsoring games or sports in India; and
  • (e) maintains regular accounts of its receipts and expenditure and files its return of income regularly.

Validity (sub-rule 2). The notification is effective for up to three tax years, including assessments for tax years before the notification date, as the notification specifies.