For claiming exemptions provided in Income Tax of India, an NGO should get registration U/s 12A of the Income Tax Act of India. An NGO can issue certificate to a donor for getting benefit U/s 80G of the Income Tax Act 1961.
Procedure of Getting Registration of 12A
The application of registration should be made to the commissioner in Form No.10A along with following documents.
Form-10A duly filled in Duplicate.
Note on activities
Certified true copy of instruments. Ex. Trust Deed/ Registration Certificate of Society/ Society bye laws/ MoA and AoA etc.