I work in a public sector company in Agra. My father also works for the government here and has been given government housing. I live in a rented room separately. Am I eligible for House Rent Allowance (HRA) – the 20% of basic pay allowance – even though it’s not for tax exemption?

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Law Forum › Category: Labour & Service › I work in a public sector company in Agra. My father also works for the government here and has been given government housing. I live in a rented room separately. Am I eligible for House Rent Allowance (HRA) – the 20% of basic pay allowance – even though it’s not for tax exemption?
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Apni Law Staff asked 1 year ago

I work in a public sector company in Agra. My father also works for the government here and has been given government housing. I live in a rented room separately. Am I eligible for House Rent Allowance (HRA) – the 20% of basic pay allowance – even though it’s not for tax exemption?

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Apni Law Staff answered 1 year ago

Under Indian laws, you are eligible for HRA even if your father receives government housing. The HRA is calculated based on your salary and the location of your rented accommodation, not your family’s housing situation.

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