Section 2 Clause 43 - Charitable Purpose
“Charitable Purpose” means-
(a) relief for the poor, education relief, medical relief; and
(b) the improvement or expansion of any purpose of general public utility:
Provided that the improvement or extension of any purpose of general public utility shall not be deemed to be a charitable purpose-
(i) unless it is approved by the National Board of Revenue; And
(ii) if it engages in any of the following activities:-
(a) any activity in the nature of trade, commerce or business of whatever kind or nature; or
(b) if any service is provided in exchange for goods and the total value of such goods in any income year exceeds Tk 20 (twenty) lakhs;
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