hi sir,
one of my friend gifted a land to 80G certified chariable institution, whether this transaction considered as donation, can this transaction eligible for 80G deduction. he poccessed with gift deed.
1. According to explanation 5 sec 80G(5D), "no deduction will be allowed under this section in respect of any donation unless such donation is of a sum of money"
2. From the above reading, we can conclude that donations should be given in money terms otherwise it will not be allowed as deductions.
3. In your case land was provided as a gift to a certified charitable institution, hence it should not be allowed as deduction.
Please correct me if the above solution has an alternative view.
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