Earlier only blind people were entitled to Transport Allowance exemption upto INR 3200/- per month and other were entitled to exemption upto INR 1600/- per month.
Now CBDT vide notification no. 75/2015/F. No.142/02/2015-TPL dt. 23rd Sep-2015 has increased the limit of exemption upto INR 3200/- per month for deaf and dump people also.
Exemption Table
|
Category |
F.Y. 2014-15 |
F.Y. 2015-16 (Before this change) |
F.Y. 2015-16 (After this change) |
|
Blind People |
1600 per month |
3200 per month |
3200 per month |
|
Deaf and Dump |
800 per month |
1600 per month |
3200 per month |
|
Other not covered under any of above |
800 per month |
1600 per month |
1600 per month |