Ex-gratia payment is taxable?

Hi,

A person employed in Central Government(Delhi) died during service and his/her legal heirs are getting Ex-Gratia Payment. Whether the amount received is Taxable or not.

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No, Amount received in lumpsum on the death of employee is not taxable to income tax 

as per circular no. 573 dt. 21.08.1990

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