CBDT Grants Tax Exemption to Varanasi Development Authority Under Section 10 of Income-tax Act

The CBDT has notified the Varanasi Development Authority for income tax exemption under the Income-tax Act, subject to conditions.

CBDT Notifies Varanasi Development Authority for Income Tax Exemption

Vanshika verma | Mar 26, 2026 |

CBDT Grants Tax Exemption to Varanasi Development Authority Under Section 10 of Income-tax Act

CBDT Grants Tax Exemption to Varanasi Development Authority Under Section 10 of Income-tax Act

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) under the Ministry of Finance and Department of Revenue shared a notification (No. 31/2026) regarding tax exemption.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes, using its power given by section 10 sub-clause (b) and clause (46A) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43), notifies the Varanasi Development Authority for tax exemption. It is established under the Uttar Pradesh Urban Planning and Development Act, 1973, for the said clause.

However, it will only be made available if the assessee continues to be an authority constituted under the Uttar Pradesh Urban Planning and Development Act, 1973, with one or more of the purposes mentioned in section 10 of the Income-tax Act.

Note: This notification will be effective from the assessment year 2025-26.

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