Expenses incurred on medical treatment

suresh kumar garg (accountant) (111 Points)

27 February 2020  
Sir, due to severe illness ( dengu fever) I was hospitalized in October 19. Total expenditure done RS. 55000. I am a senior citizen and have no mediclaim policy. can I avail tax benefits on this expenditure during assessment year 2020-21.If yes how much and under which section.