Ram Mandir inauguration: You can save tax by donating money to Ayodhya Ram Mandir; here's how Further all individuals who have donated money online and up to Rs 2000 in cash would get an income tax deduction under section 80G. Read here to know more
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, established by the Government of India, is the authorized body responsible for overseeing the construction of the Ram Mandir. One can use the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust's website to donate money to the Ram Mandir."An individual who wishes to donate money to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust rebuild/ repair Ayodhya Ram Mandir can do so online using various ways. These are: payment gateway, UPI/QR code/NEFT/IMPS/Demand Draft/Cheque. There is absolutely no charges or fee of any kind levied for donating money to Ayodhya Ram Mandir Trust" as per the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust website.
However, if an individual is using the payment gateway to donate money, then upon successful completion of the payment and donation receipt will be issued at that time instantly. In other methods (UPI/QR code/NEFT/IMPS/Demand Draft/Cheque) the donation receipt would be issued after verification of details by the Ayodhya Ram Mandir Trust. Hence, one should check the website after 15 days to download the donation receipt.
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As per Ayodhya Ram Mandir's donation helpline agent, "Instant donation receipt will only be issued if payment gateway is used for making donation. All other methods UPI/QR code/NEFT/IMPS/Demand Draft/Cheque will require verification from the Trust's end and then only donation receipts would be issued on our website."
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As per Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust website, "The Central Government has notified "SHRI RAM JANMABHOOMI TEERTH KSHETRA" (PAN: AAZTS6197B) to be place of historic importance and a place of public worship of renown for the purpose of the said section from the year FY 2020-2021. 50% of Voluntary Contribution, for the purpose of renovation/repair of Mandir to Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra is eligible for deduction under sec 80G (2) (b), subject to other conditions mentioned under section 80G of the Income-tax Act, 1961. Cash donation in excess of Rs 2000 are not allowed as a tax deduction."
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to make a donation to the Ayodhya Ram Mandir Trust.
Payment using a payment gateway
Here's a step-by-step guide:Step 1: Go here-https://online.srjbtkshetra.org/#/login
Step 2: Click 'Donate' under the 'Donation' tab. Now login using your mobile number and authenticate it by inputting the OTP received.
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra TrustSource: https://online.srjbtkshetra.org/#/login
Step 3: A new webpage would open where many details like PAN, purpose of donation, PAN, donation amount, address, pin code, etc would be asked to fill. After filling the details click on 'Donate'. You would be redirected to the payment gateway where UPI, debit card, net banking, credit card can be used to make payment.
Once payment is successful, the donation receipt would be issued instantly.
Payment using UPI/QR code/Cheque/ Demand Draft/ IMPS/NEFT
Step 1: Go here-https://srjbtkshetra.org/donation-options/Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Source: https://srjbtkshetra.org/donation-options/
Step 2: There are a total of 3 bank accounts of the Mandir Trust- State bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank (PNB) and Bank of Baroda (BoB). Use any one of them to donate money. If you are using this method no mobile number, Email ID, PAN is needed to be entered while making the payment.
How to download donation receipt from Ayodhya Ram Trust website
If you have used the other donation methods (UPI/QR code/NEFT/IMPS/Cheque) to donate money, then you will need to follow the below steps:Step 1: Go here: https://online.srjbtkshetra.org/donation-receipt/.
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust Source: https://online.srjbtkshetra.org/donation-receipt/
Step 2: Click on 'Download Receipt' tab. Enter your mobile in the appropriate space and click on 'GET OTP'. Enter the OTP and authenticate.
Step 3: A new webpage would open. Click on the 'Donation Receipt' button under the 'Donate' tab. Fill in details- PAN, Mobile number, Email ID, address, donation amount, bank account number, donation purpose, UPI reference number (if used), donation mode, bank account of the Trust to where the donation was made, etc. Once all the information is filled up, click on 'Submit'.
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.Source: https://online.srjbtkshetra.org/donation-receipt/
After this the Ayodhya Ram Mandir Trust officials would verify the information, you submitted, and it would take some time depending upon the payment method used.
After the verification process is completed the donation receipt would be available to download on this same website. To check the status, go here-https://online.srjbtkshetra.org/donation-receipt/ and click on 'Donation Receipt' under the 'Donation' tab. After that click on 'Donation Receipt History'. If the receipt is ready, then a download button would be visible here otherwise an estimated time would be shown.
This story originally appeared on: India Times - Author:Faqs of Insurances
