Relief Fund Donation & Income-Tax Guide
Karnataka Chief Minister Relief Fund: Donation, Tax Deduction and Bank Details
The Karnataka Chief Minister's Relief Fund provides assistance in situations including natural calamities and other cases of distress. This page gives the currently published Government of Karnataka CMRF bank details, explains the applicable income-tax deduction provisions, and outlines the information a donor should retain for income-tax filing.
Tax deduction for Karnataka Chief Minister Relief Fund donations
Section 133(1)(a)(xv) of the Income-tax Act, 2025 allows deduction of the whole qualifying sum donated to a Chief Minister's Relief Fund or Lieutenant Governor's Relief Fund when the fund satisfies the statutory conditions. The fund must be the only fund of its kind established in the State or Union territory, be under the overall control of the Chief Secretary or Department of Finance, and be administered in the manner specified by the State Government or Lieutenant Governor.
For years governed by the Income-tax Act, 1961, qualifying Chief Minister's Relief Fund donations were covered by section 80G. Accordingly, references to section 80G remain relevant for earlier assessment years, while section 133 applies under the new Act.
Cash donations above ₹2,000
Section 133(5) provides that a deduction for a donation exceeding ₹2,000 is allowed only where payment is made by a mode other than cash. For larger donations, use an eligible traceable payment method and retain the transaction record and receipt.
Karnataka Chief Minister Relief Fund details
| Name of donee | Chief Minister's Relief Fund, Karnataka |
|---|---|
| Office | Chief Minister's Relief Fund Section, Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru |
| Address | No. 235-A, 2nd Floor, Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru - 560001 |
| City | Bengaluru |
| PIN Code | 560001 |
| Official email | ao.cmrf@karnataka.gov.in |
| Current deduction provision | Section 133, Income-tax Act, 2025, subject to statutory eligibility |
| Earlier-law provision | Section 80G, Income-tax Act, 1961 |
What PAN should be used?
The older page contained the identifier AAAGC169281. It is not reproduced here as a verified PAN because it does not conform to the standard ten-character PAN format and was not confirmed on the current Karnataka CMRF portal. Use only the PAN or other identifier appearing on the current official donation receipt or authoritative tax record.
Current Karnataka CMRF bank account details
The official Karnataka Chief Minister's Relief Fund portal currently publishes the following banking particulars.
General Chief Minister Relief Fund account
| Account name | Chief Minister Relief Fund |
|---|---|
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Vidhana Soudha Branch |
| Account number | 38587794605 |
| IFSC | SBIN0040277 |
| Official email | ao.cmrf@karnataka.gov.in |
Natural Calamity Relief Fund account
| Account name | Chief Minister Relief Fund Natural Calamity |
|---|---|
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Vidhana Soudha Branch |
| Account number | 37887098605 |
| IFSC | SBIN0040277 |
| MICR | 560002419 |
| UPI | cmrfkarnataka@sbi |
Older COVID-19 account
The previous version of this article contained a separate COVID-19 account. That account is not presented as a current donation account because the official CMRF portal now publishes the general CMRF and Natural Calamity accounts shown above.
How to claim an eligible donation in the income-tax return
Keep the official donation receipt or acknowledgement and the banking/payment record. Enter the donation in the applicable donation schedule of the income-tax return using the details required by the current return utility.
- Enter the donee name exactly as stated on the official receipt.
- Use a PAN or other identifier only when supported by the current official receipt or authoritative record.
- Enter the actual donation amount and correct payment mode.
- Select the category applicable to a qualifying Chief Minister's Relief Fund for the relevant tax year.
- For donations above ₹2,000, ensure payment was made by an eligible non-cash mode when claiming deduction under section 133.
- Retain the official receipt and payment proof in case the claim is verified.
Official resources
- Karnataka Chief Minister's Relief Fund - official portal
- Seva Sindhu - Government of Karnataka services
- Income-tax Act, 2025 as amended by Finance Act, 2026 - official text
- Income Tax e-Filing Portal
External government links are provided inside the article for verification and reference. They are not included in the website's main navigation menu.
Frequently asked questions
Is section 80G still the current provision for Tax Year 2026-27?
No. For Tax Year 2026-27 onwards, section 133 of the Income-tax Act, 2025 applies to qualifying donations. Section 80G remains relevant to years governed by the Income-tax Act, 1961.
Is a qualifying Karnataka CM Relief Fund donation eligible for 100% deduction?
Section 133 provides deduction of the whole qualifying sum donated to a Chief Minister's Relief Fund that satisfies the statutory conditions specified in section 133(1)(a)(xv).
What is the current general Karnataka CMRF account number?
The official Karnataka CMRF portal publishes SBI account number 38587794605 for the general Chief Minister Relief Fund, with IFSC SBIN0040277 at Vidhana Soudha Branch.
What is the Natural Calamity account?
The official portal publishes account number 37887098605 for Chief Minister Relief Fund Natural Calamity, also using IFSC SBIN0040277 at SBI Vidhana Soudha Branch.
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 payment method for donations above that amount.