35. Are there provisions for any other form of indirect public funding?

"Any income of a political party which is chargeable under the head, “Income from house property” or “Income from other sources” or “Capital gains” or any income by way of voluntary contributions received by a political party from any person, shall not be included in the total income of the previous year of such political party "

Source: Section 13A of the Income-Tax Act, 1961

There is also free supply of copies of electoral rolls and identity slips of electors to candidates.