21 November 2013
i am getting 8000/- p.m. hra and spending same on living in metro city. my landlord does not want to give declaration as per circular 8/2013 that he doesnot have PAN. whether i can give rent receipt having landlord name alongwith address of the property to get HRA exemption or rent agreement.
21 November 2013
1. Yes it is mandatory to provide PAN
2. In absence of PAN, you have to submit a declaration stating that your landlord doesnt have PAN. Submitting rent agreement is not required by Income tax department.