Claim Excess of 80CCD(2) under 80CCD(1B)

Suresh Kumar Ramasamy (Software Consultant) (37 Points)

19 July 2022  

My employer defines an amount as part of the compensation package and the individual employees can define various heads under which this bigger amount is to be apportioned into. I have specified certain amount as contribution to NPS under 80CCD(2). This amount has exceeded the 10% of the salary. I understand this amount is technically a contribution made by the employer. Is it valid to consider the excess as taxpayer's contribution under 80CCD(1B)?

Thanks.