Income tax deduction u/s 80dd - for a brother

Harsha (Software professional) (214 Points)

25 February 2015  

Dear Experts,

 

I have a elder brother & aged 57 .He has been certified as a Chronic Schizophrenic (mental disorder) with 80% disability by a Governement District Surgeon after panel evaluation. He has been placed in complete residential rehabilitation for more than 3 years.

 

I am bearing the cost of all his rehabilitation and other needs. Can I claim deduction under 80 DD?

 

If a government approves his family pension etc which would cover a share of his living costs, how should it be calculated? Only my contribution?

 

I don't have any mediclaim policy relating to him or for family.

 

Also please clarify if there is a limit for household income to claim 80DD? In my case, my income ( a few lakhs + any possible governement benefits that my brother may get) would be our household income.

 

Regards,

Harsha Vardhana R