80ddb - 2 people claiming for 1 dependent?

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Chirag Shah

36 Points Posted on 15 January 2015

My mom is suffering from CKD and we have already spent close to 5 lac on her treatment this year. Can I claim 60K (she is 61) and my father 60K for expenses towards her treatment or only one assesee can?

Also, how difficult is it to get the 10-I from Govt hospitals, is it easy or do you have to struggle, what are the charges (official and unofficial).

Replies (2)

Z

Tax Consultation (US and India)

2970 Points Posted on 16 January 2015

I guess not

Since drafting of 80DDB is like

".........dependant wholly or mainly on such individual or Hindu undivided family for his support and maintenance;"

Prior to amendment, words used were

“dependant” means a person who is not dependant for his support or maintenance on any person other than the assessee;

[ It was giving an impression that if one has to claim deduction then dependant should not have got support from any other person] The word mainly was inserted to tackle this situation

I think that there can be only one person who can cliam deduction under this section

Other view points are welcomed

Ashish Agarwal

MBA

21 Points Posted on 21 January 2015

Hi,
I have undergone a treatment for malignant cancer in July 2014 from a private hospital in Pune. I have received a Medical certificate from my doctor stating the nature of the disease and the total cost involved.
Do I still need to submit government form 10-I from a government hospital to declare this under section 80ddb. If yes , from where do I get the form signed by government hospital since I availed the treatment from a private hospital. Please guide.