80CCD(2) deduction ITR2 excel utility

Hi, I am unable to claim deduction of 80CCD(2) (ëmployer contribution to NPS) in VIA deduction in ITR 2 excel utility. I have selected the nature of employment as Others since I am a private sector employee. I was able to do so in the past. But this year, I am unable to. Please guide me where I am going wrong. Thanks. 

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This discussion addresses an issue with claiming the 80CCD(2) deduction for employer contributions to NPS in the ITR-2 Excel utility, particularly for private sector employees. The user found that the deduction is automatically calculated and capped at 10% of the basic salary, requiring a proper breakdown of salary components. It's confirmed that this deduction is applicable for private sector employees when their employer contributes to their NPS account.

I think 80ccd(2) is for govt employees only
Check if it's going double meaning two ways taxation claim horahai kya
if not then download new itr 2 fill up it with out internet and not by importating the data from previous

Thanks everyone. Foudn the issue.

THe issue is that salary has to be split between basic and other allowance. Then the deduction is auto calcualted to cap at 10% of basic.

80ccd(2) deduction to be claimed only if employer contributes 10% of salary to assessee's nps account

Mention Basic Salary under Salary Break up for New Income Tax Website

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