Chennai: Observing that Rs 100 crore has been received as contribution to the Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund (CMPRF) from Industries and Corporates towards coronavirus relief measures, the Tamilnadu government has announced that all contributions to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) for COVID control would qualify as admissible CSR expenditure as per the Centre’s order.
An official release said the state government vide a G.O dated April nine, has directed that all contributions to CMPRF from 24 March to 30 June would be allocated to SDMA and utilised exclusively for activiites to combat the spread of Covid-19.
“Hence it is clarified that all contributions to CMPRF from 24 March till 30 June will qualify as admissible CSR expenditure”, it said. Companies wishing to donate in kind could get a receipt from the SDMA/State Relief Commissioner to qualify this donation under CSR.
Companies could also apply for receipts by e-mail with the details of materials handed over to the STate government agencies for Covid relief. It said given the enormity of the task and the humongous efforts being taken by the State government to combat Covid-19, the Industries department request the companies to contribute generously to CMPRF and support the efforts of the government.
Stating that the government has been taking all efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to save lives, the government said during this pandemic, it was essential to ensure quarantine facilities, special hospitals with ventilators, drugs, equipment and also provide basic amenities, including food and health care to all.
It was imperative that all sections of the society join hands with the State government and support this unprecedented efforts.