Tax treatment on lic maturity amount received

vinayak (accountant) (255 Points)

27 April 2017  

I have purchaed LIC policy in Feb 2001 with aanual premuim of Rs.1700.  in April 2016 I have received Rs.41000 aginst the said poilcy as maturity amount. How should I show this in IT return? Will it be taxable? I am salaried employeee having below taxable income. Do i need to show this transaction in IT return?