you have to mention deduction under 80GG under Deduction under chapter VIA in form 16 and same will be authorized by the employer , moreover you have to fulfill all conditions under section 80GG to claim deduction .
1. According to sec 80GG, the condition that was contemplated with respect to claiming 80GG deductions are,
i) You are a self-employed or a salaried employee
ii) You are not in receipt of HRA during the year
iii) You or your spouse or your minor child or HUF does not own any residential house property where you currently reside
iv) You should not own any other residential house property where income of such property is calculated under the head IHP
2. Provided all the 4 conditions are satisfied, you will be eligible to claim deductions u/s 80GG
3. Lower if the following will be allowed as deductions u/s 80GG.
i) Rs. 5,000 per month
ii) 25% of Total Income
iii) Actual rent paid less 10% of the Income
4. Hence in the given case if you are not in receipt of HRA sec 80GG can be claimed by you. There is no need for giving any declaration to the employer as it is your deductions and employer have no role to play in it.
5. However, Form 10BA needs to be filed online specifying the rent expenses before claiming the deductions.
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