04 February 2009
Please clarify. For the purpose of Calculating HRA exemption out of three considerations , for an employee living in rented apartment at Bangalore, 50% of the Basic should be considered or 40%. Since Bangalore is a Metro City.
04 February 2009
Hi, Since the Income Tax Act , 1961 has not been updated as regards the entry of Bangalore as a Metro city, it is not possible to take 50% for HRA calculation in your case.