14 May 2013
Pension received by the pensioner is taxable under Salary Income. if family pension received after death, it is taxable under other sources after getting deduction of 1/3rd of pension or Rs.15000 which ever is lower u/s.57. only family pension received by members of armed forces
Death insurance money received is not taxable
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15 May 2013
Moreover, pension received by an individual who has been in the service of the Central Government or State Government and has been awarded "Param Vir Chakra" or "Maha Vir Chakra" or "Vir Chakra" or such other gallantry award,, is also exempt. u/s 10(17)
family pension received by the widow or children or nominated heirs of a member of armed forces is also exempt u/s 10(19)