21 February 2011
A person employed in Bangalore and resides in a rental house paying Rs.3000 pm as rent.At the same time his wife and child resides in Chennai ( home town) in a rented premises paying rent of Rs.3500/pm ( paid by him only). can he claim the rent paid in both the places for HRA purposes.and HRA exemption can be availed for rent paid in both the places as per IT Act?.
21 February 2011
He can claim HRA in respect to the place of his employment only i.e. Bangalore. Rent paid for Chennai residence of his family, will not be considered for the purpose of HRA.