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Relief Fund Donation & Income-Tax Guide

Jharkhand Chief Minister Relief Fund: Donation, Tax Deduction and Bank Details

The Jharkhand Chief Minister Relief Fund accepts voluntary contributions for relief and public assistance. This updated guide explains the officially published bank details, the current income-tax deduction provisions applicable to qualifying relief-fund donations, and the information donors should retain for their income-tax return.

Tax-law update from 1 April 2026: for Tax Year 2026-27 onwards, qualifying donation deductions are governed by section 133 of the Income-tax Act, 2025. The corresponding provision for years governed by the Income-tax Act, 1961 was section 80G.

Income-tax deduction for Jharkhand CM Relief Fund donations

Section 133(1)(a)(xv) of the Income-tax Act, 2025 provides for deduction of the whole qualifying sum donated to a Chief Minister's Relief Fund or Lieutenant Governor's Relief Fund where the fund satisfies the statutory conditions. Those conditions include that it is the only fund of its kind in the State or Union territory, is under the overall control of the Chief Secretary or Department of Finance, and is administered in the manner specified by the State Government or Lieutenant Governor.

For earlier years governed by the Income-tax Act, 1961, the comparable deduction was available under section 80G. The correct provision therefore depends on the year for which the deduction is being claimed.

Cash donation limit

Under section 133(5) of the Income-tax Act, 2025, a deduction for a donation exceeding ₹2,000 is allowed only when payment is made by a mode other than cash. For larger donations, use a traceable non-cash payment method and retain proof of payment.

Deduction, not tax exemption: a qualifying donation is deducted from total income subject to the applicable statutory rules. It does not mean that the donation amount is refunded or that every payment labelled as a relief-fund donation automatically qualifies.

Jharkhand Chief Minister Relief Fund details

Name of donee Chief Minister Relief Fund, Jharkhand
Chief Minister's Office 1st Floor, Project Building, CMO, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
City Ranchi
Project Building PIN 834004
PAN of donee Not stated in the source material available for this page. If the current income-tax return requires a PAN or other identifier, use the information shown on the official donation receipt or authoritative tax record rather than an unverified number.
Current deduction provision Section 133, Income-tax Act, 2025, subject to statutory eligibility
Earlier-law provision Section 80G, Income-tax Act, 1961

The Jharkhand Chief Minister's Office currently lists its office at the 1st Floor, Project Building, CMO, Ranchi. Government departmental directories also identify Project Building, Dhurwa, Ranchi with PIN 834004.

Jharkhand CM Relief Fund bank account information

An official Jharkhand Chief Minister's Office notice inviting contributions published the following account particulars for the Chief Minister Relief Fund:

Account holder Chief Minister Relief Fund
Bank State Bank of India
Account number 11049021058
IFSC SBIN0000167
Branch Ranchi
Verify before transferring funds. The account number and IFSC above are supported by an official Jharkhand Government publication, but the publication originated during the 2020 relief campaign. Banking arrangements can change. Confirm the beneficiary and banking details on a current Jharkhand Government source before making a new transfer.

How to claim an eligible donation in the income-tax return

Keep the official donation acknowledgement or receipt, bank transaction evidence and all other supporting records. Enter the donation in the applicable donation schedule of the income-tax return using the particulars required by the current return utility.

  • Use the exact donee/fund name shown on the official receipt.
  • Use a PAN or other donee identifier only when supported by the receipt or an authoritative record.
  • Enter the actual donation amount and the correct payment mode.
  • Select the category corresponding to a qualifying Chief Minister's Relief Fund for the relevant tax year.
  • For donations above ₹2,000, ensure payment was made by a non-cash mode if deduction is claimed under section 133.
  • Retain the receipt and bank/payment proof in case the claim is verified.

Eligible amount

Claim only the amount legally eligible under the applicable provision. For a qualifying Chief Minister's Relief Fund falling within section 133(1)(a)(xv), the law provides deduction of the whole qualifying donation, subject to the other conditions of section 133.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the current provision still section 80G?

For Tax Year 2026-27 onwards, the relevant donation-deduction provision is section 133 of the Income-tax Act, 2025. Section 80G remains relevant to years governed by the Income-tax Act, 1961.

Is a qualifying Jharkhand CM Relief Fund donation eligible for 100% deduction?

Section 133 provides deduction of the whole qualifying sum for a Chief Minister's Relief Fund where the statutory conditions in section 133(1)(a)(xv) are satisfied.

What PAN should be entered for the Jharkhand CM Relief Fund?

Do not enter a guessed or unverified PAN. The source page did not state a PAN. Use the PAN or other identifier appearing on the current official donation receipt or authoritative income-tax record if the return utility requires it.

Are cash donations deductible?

A donation exceeding ₹2,000 does not qualify for deduction under section 133 when made in cash. Use an eligible non-cash method for donations above that amount.

Should I verify the bank account before donating?

Yes. The account information on this page is based on an official Jharkhand Government publication, but donors should confirm current banking particulars before transferring funds.