I am a govt employee working under west bengal govt. my salary includes basic pay, grade pay, d.a, and h.r.a. i live more than 20 K.M away from my place of work. i do not get any travelling allowance.
now my question is: can i get exemption of Rs 9,600/-(Rs.800/- p.m) from my taxable income in the head called transport charges u/s 10(14) income tax act?
also: can i get the said exemption if i live within 20 k.m from my place of work?
Since you are not in receipt of transport allowance as part of your salary there is no question of getting tax relief @800/- on it. It is not a part of your income.
