Do we include ppf int in gross total income?

Maanoj Rakhit (http://maanojrakhit.com)   (35 Points)

21 June 2013  

Are we required to include (show) Public Providence Fund Interest in Gross Total Income?

PS:

Taxsmile is Return e-filing portal https://www.taxsmile.com/returnfiling/taxsmile/pages/user/usermanagement/login.aspx

Their forms require that PPF interest be shown in interst schedule. So, I spoke to Live Chat person and she too confirmed that "yes" it has to be shown.

This is where the problem arises in interpretation. More inputs are requested. If someone may refer to some departmental clarification on the subject it will be highly appreciated.