Hyderabad, Oct 7th: The state government on Wednesday announced that 100 percent tax exemption could be claimed on donations given to the Chief Ministers Relief Fund to help the flood victims. The revenue minister, Mr. Dharmana Prasad Rao, told media persons that the exemption could be availed under 80 (G). The donors can also avail the online facility at http://cmo.ap.gov.in/cmrf and make payments through debit and credit cards, he said. Under 80 (G) the donation will be deducted from the gross taxable income and tax will be calculated on the remaining amount.
The revenue minister also announced that the kin of the flood victims would get Rs 1 lakh from the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund in additional to Rs 2 lakh already announced by the state government. He said the state would also provide Rs 10,000 for loss of cattle. The minister said the loss incurred in the energy sector because of damage to substations and poles was Rs 236.79 crore. Mr. Prasad Rao said the government allotted Rs 75 crore for road, Rs 36 crore for rural water supply and Rs 40 crore to municipal administration.
The revenue minister also announced that the kin of the flood victims would get Rs 1 lakh from the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund in additional to Rs 2 lakh already announced by the state government. He said the state would also provide Rs 10,000 for loss of cattle. The minister said the loss incurred in the energy sector because of damage to substations and poles was Rs 236.79 crore. Mr. Prasad Rao said the government allotted Rs 75 crore for road, Rs 36 crore for rural water supply and Rs 40 crore to municipal administration.
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