Whether rent includes maintenace or not

Even if you consider 17000 as rent you are further allowed 30% so this 3000 get unaccountable. Its better to use 20K as rent figure

Full 20,000 is the rent for the purpose of computation, rent here is basically whatever you have received in consideration of letting out the property.This 3000 is also part of the consideration for letting out the property and hence it is includible. Even if there is non monetary benefits then its fair value should also be considered.

From the time since 30% standard deduction has been provided for, maintenance or repairs are not considered.

Dear Rajesh,

Yes, this 3000/- is monthly payment to society for maintenace . Personally I don't think that  I can take 17000/- as rent and claim 30 % again for maintenance (suggested by others also).

Thanks