Can I claim deductions under 80GG for rent paid

Thanks Aakarsh Jain for your response.

Regarding my second query, how much deduction can I claim under 80GG ? 

Thanks Aakarsh Jain for your prompt reply. My annual rent amount is 70K , so I can  claim deductions of  Rs 60K , right ?

YES YOU MAY CLAIM 60K U/S  80GG , PROVIDED THAT YOU ARE NOT RECEIVING HRA FROM YOUR EMPLOYER (if you are a salaried person)

 A PERSON IS UNEMPLOYED - AND HE HAS NO INCOME CAN FILE NIL RETURNS VOLUNTARILY

TO CLAIM DEDUCTION THERE SHOULD BE INCOME FROM WHICH IT WILL BE DEDUCTED , AND IF HE HAS NO INCOME HOW HE IS PAYING RENT ? 

Hi Saiish,

There is income from interest earned from bank savings/FD. I am paying rent from the interest amount earned.

In my case how much 80GG deductions can I claim ? Thanks