is it necessary to file ITR

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abhishek singh (Querist)
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18 February 2018 my grand father is a retired govt employee and a senior citizen and receiving pension with in rs 3 lakh and not filing any ITR but this year he has got gross total income rs 4lakh due to arrear recived.so my que is whether he has to file ITR this year if yes then for further years it is compulsory to file ITR.

CA R SEETHARAMAN

CA R SEETHARAMAN (Expert)
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18 February 2018 No need to file return as income from pension is less than 5 lacs.

abhishek singh

abhishek singh (Querist)
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19 February 2018 But Respected Sir I read somwhere that this 5lakh rs exemption was earlier and niw every person whose income is beyond exemption limit is liable to file ITR.is this rule is not implement on pension????

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CA R SEETHARAMAN

CA R SEETHARAMAN (Expert)
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19 February 2018 Salary income and pension income upto 5 lacs no need to file ITR.

abhishek singh

abhishek singh (Querist)
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26 February 2018 thank u very much sir....