Can I pay rent to the Flat owned by my wife and avail tax benefit

Dear sir/madam

can I pay rent to the Flat owned by my wife and avail tax benefit

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I am a retired public sector employee and not getting HRA.I have sold my house and moved to  the Flat of my wife (owned by her solely).  If I pay the rent for my stay in her Flat. ( We are not coming under HUF),   Subject to Rule 11B and submitting Form 10BA can I claim deduction under section 80GG (subject to Maximum of Rs.60000 per annum.)

thank you

vsraj