I am a govt employee working under west bengal govt. my salary includes basic pay, grade pay, d.a, and h.r.a. i live more than 20 K.M away from my place of work. i do not get any travelling allowance.
now my question is: can i get exemption of Rs 9,600/-(Rs.800/- p.m) from my taxable income in the head called transport charges u/s 10(14) income tax act?
also: can i get the said exemption if i live within 20 k.m from my place of work?