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Bihar Chief Minister Relief Fund: PAN, Official Donation Link & Income-Tax Deduction

Verified Bihar CMRF details, current deduction rules under Section 133 of the Income-tax Act, 2025, and guidance for donations governed by legacy Section 80G.

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Current law from 1 April 2026: The deduction corresponding to legacy Section 80G is contained in Section 133 of the Income-tax Act, 2025. A qualifying Chief Minister's Relief Fund is specifically covered by Section 133(1)(a)(xv).
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Bihar Chief Minister Relief Fund Details

The Bihar Chief Minister's Relief Fund was established in 1971 to provide assistance to people in distress. The official Bihar CMRF website states that the fund is a trust and that its PAN is AABAC9184B.

NameChief Minister's Relief Fund, Bihar
PANAABAC9184B
AddressChief Minister Secretariat, 4, Deshratana Marg, Patna, Bihar
PIN Code800001
Emailcmrf-bih@gov.in
Telephone(0612) 2215601 / 2215066 / 2215047, Ext. 260/261

Income-Tax Deduction for Bihar CMRF Donation

Section 133(1)(a) of the Income-tax Act, 2025 allows deduction of the whole eligible donation for specified funds. Clause (xv) covers a Chief Minister's Relief Fund or Lieutenant Governor's Relief Fund where the statutory conditions are satisfied: it must be the only fund of its kind in the State or Union territory, be under the overall control of the Chief Secretary or Finance Department, and be administered in the manner specified by the State Government or Lieutenant Governor.

Accordingly, a qualifying Bihar Chief Minister's Relief Fund donation falls in the category for which the whole eligible sum is deductible under Section 133, subject to the other provisions of the Act.

Terminology: This is an income-tax deduction, not an exemption from tax. The deduction reduces taxable income where the taxpayer is entitled to claim it.

Cash Donation Limit

Section 133(5) provides that a deduction for a donation exceeding ₹2,000 is available only where the payment is made by a mode other than cash. For larger donations, use an electronic, banking or other non-cash mode and retain the official receipt or certificate.

Important: Default New Tax Regime

For individuals, HUFs and certain other persons taxed under the default new tax regime in Section 202 of the Income-tax Act, 2025, total income is generally computed without Chapter VIII deductions except the limited deductions expressly preserved by Section 202. Section 133 is not one of those preserved deductions.

Practical effect: A donation may qualify under Section 133, but an individual using the default new tax regime may not be able to deduct it when computing taxable income. Eligibility should therefore be checked with the taxpayer's chosen tax regime before claiming the deduction.

For safety, use the current official Bihar CMRF portal rather than relying on an old bank account number copied from third-party pages or historic material. The present official portal provides online donation facilities and donor services.

Donate on Official Bihar CMRF Portal Check Donation Status Download Donation Certificate

The earlier bank details appearing in the source page have not been reproduced because the current official Bihar CMRF website does not presently publish those account details in the verified public information surfaced on its donation and contact pages. Donors should use the official donation portal or verify any bank instructions directly with Bihar CMRF before transferring funds.

How to Claim the Donation Deduction in the Income-Tax Return

  1. Donate through the official Bihar CMRF portal or another verified mode.
  2. Retain the donation receipt/certificate and note the donee PAN: AABAC9184B.
  3. Check whether your chosen tax regime permits the donation deduction.
  4. Enter the donation in the applicable donation-deduction schedule of the return for the relevant tax year/assessment year.
  5. For donations over ₹2,000, ensure the payment was not made in cash.
  6. Keep proof of payment and the official certificate in case verification is required.

Official Contact Information

FundChief Minister's Relief Fund, Bihar
OfficeChief Minister Secretariat
Address4, Deshratana Marg, Patna, Bihar - 800001
Emailcmrf-bih@gov.in
Telephone(0612) 2215601 / 2215066 / 2215047 (Ext. 260/261)
PANAABAC9184B

Official References

Government of Bihar - Chief Minister's Relief Fund

Government of Bihar - About CMRF

Income Tax Department - Income-tax Act, 2025 as amended by Finance Act, 2026

Income Tax Department - Section 202: New Tax Regime

Income Tax Department - Legacy Section 80G

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PAN of Bihar Chief Minister Relief Fund?

The official Bihar CMRF portal states that the PAN is AABAC9184B.

Is Bihar CMRF donation eligible for 100% deduction?

A qualifying Chief Minister's Relief Fund is included in Section 133(1)(a), for which the whole eligible donation is deductible. The taxpayer must also satisfy the other provisions of the Act and use a tax regime that permits the deduction.

Can I claim a deduction for a cash donation?

If the donation exceeds ₹2,000, Section 133 does not allow the deduction unless payment is made by a mode other than cash.

Where can I download the Bihar CMRF donation certificate?

The official Bihar CMRF portal provides a facility to download the donation tax certificate using the donation details and registered mobile number.

Should I use bank details found on older webpages?

No bank transfer should be made merely on the basis of historic or third-party account details. Use the official Bihar CMRF donation portal or obtain confirmation directly from the fund before transferring money.