100%

The Auroville Foundation has been authorised to issue tax-exemption receipts to Indian taxpayers for donations favouring Matrimandir, Lands for Auroville Unified (LFAU), as well as for educational & scientific research projects. Such donations are 100% tax exempted under Section 35 (i) (ii) or 35 (i) (iii) of the Indian Income Tax Act.

50% for projects

Donations for all other projects in Auroville, such as Housing, Farms, Forest, etc. are 50% tax exempted for Indian citizens under section 80G of the Indian Income Tax Act. Clearly earmark the project of your choice and indicate your wish to avail the exemption.

Tax Exemption Receipts

No tax receipt can be issued for donations via the Internet. Indian donors wishing to obtain a tax exempt receipt, need first to contact donations@auroville.org.in in order to determine if the donation proposed is eligible for a tax exemption receipt. International Donors can only get tax exemptions by giving through the Auroville International (AVI) branch in their home country: https://auroville.org/contents/3937

If the donation warrants a Section 80G or Section 35 (i) (ii) or 35 (i) (iii) receipt, the following details are mandatory:

• Name:
• Address:
• PAN number:

• Account Name : Auroville Unity Fund
• Bank Address : State Bank of India, Main Road Auroville PO Kuilapalayam, Taluk Vanur, Distt Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, 605101
• A/C No : 10237876031
• IFSC : SBIN0003160

Address : Auroville Unity Fund, Town Hall, Auroville, 605101

Cheque or Demand draft should be made payable to "Auroville Unity Fund". 

Mailing Address:

Auroville Unity Fund, Town Hall, Auroville, 605101

All donations via cheque / DD MUST be followed up with an email to  avunityfund@auroville.org.in , to include:-

Name of Donor:

Complete Address, including Pin Code:

PAN:

Name of Project: