Section 35 - Deduction to Research Institution

rivneet (CA Job) (19 Points)

24 October 2007  

Hi,
Can anybody help me out on computing the deduction under section 35 (1) (ii) of the Income tax act, 1961 towards contributions to approved research institution. It mentions deduction of one and one fourth times of sum paid. Does this imply, if we make a contribution of INR 1000, we get deduction of 1,250 (1 1/4 of INR 1000). This seems weird. Besides, is the approved research insitution list available online at some website. Can sombody pls clarify and help me out..
Rgds,
Rivneet Chadha