This discussion clarifies the taxability of interest received by central government pensioners due to delayed gratuity payments. The consensus is that this interest income is taxable under the 'Income from Other Sources' head of the Income Tax Act. Your tax liability will depend on your individual income tax bracket.
25 February 2023
Can anyone give me correct information as to whether the interest amount received by a central govt. pensioner on the delayed payment of gratuity is taxable or exempt as retirement benefits . thanks