Section 137 is the substantive equivalent of 1961 s. 80 GGC. Any assessee (other than local authority and Govt-funded artificial juridical person) — typically individuals / HUF / firms — allowed deduction for contributions to political…
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ITA 2025 · Section 137
Section 137 — INDIVIDUAL / OTHER-PERSON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS (1961 s. 80GGC SUCCESSOR)
Section 137 is the substantive equivalent of 1961 s. 80GGC. Any assessee (other than local authority and Govt-funded artificial juridical person) — typically individuals / HUF / firms — allowed deduction for contributions to political parties / electoral trusts. 100% deductible, no quantum limit. Banking-channel mandatory (cash NOT permitted). Available ONLY in OLD regime.
PLANNING NOTES
(i) For HNI / corporate-promoter individuals supporting political activity, s. 137 provides 100% individual-side deduction. (ii) Banking-channel mandatory — cash contributions disqualified. (iii) Old-regime only; new regime forfeits.
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