In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (46) of section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government hereby notifies for the purposes of the said clause, ‘Mysore Palace Board’ (PAN: AAAGM0484M), a Board established under the Mysore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1998 in respect of the following specified income arising to the said Board, namely:

(a) Income from Palace or proceeds of any property vested in the Board;

(b) All fees and charges levied by the Board under the Mysore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1998 and forming part of the Board fund;

(c) Rent received from the shops/stalls let out to Government Agencies; and

(d) Interest earned on bank deposits.

2. This notification shall be effective subject to the conditions that Mysore Palace Board:

(a) shall not engage in any commercial activity;

(b) activities and the nature of the specified income shall remain unchanged throughout the financial years; and

(c) shall file return of income in accordance with the provision of clause (g) of sub-section (4C) of section 139 of the Income-tax Act, 1961.

This notification shall be deemed to have been applied for assessment years 2024-25 to 2025-26 relevant for the financial years 2023-24 to 2024-25 and shall be applicable for assessment years 2026-27 to 2028-29 relevant for the financial years 2025-26 to 2027-28.