Tax Consultant
20 Points
Posted on 25 August 2026
The discrepancy here is between the old-regime figure and the revised provision under the Income Tax Act 2025.
Under the old Income Tax Act 1961, Rule 2BB fixed transport allowance exemption at Rs 3,200 per month for blind, deaf, or orthopaedically handicapped employees.
Under the Income Tax Act 2025 (effective from FY 2026-27), the rules have been restructured. Rule 280(2) now governs this exemption. The table in Rule 280(2) specifies a revised limit , if Sl. No. 10 shows Rs 15,000 + DA, that is the current applicable limit for orthopaedically handicapped employees who use a conveyance to commute to the place of work.
Two things to verify before claiming:
- The employment must be with a notified establishment (central government and state government employees qualify).
- The disability certificate under the Persons with Disabilities Act must be in order.
For the exact cross-reference between old and new sections, this [Income Tax Act 2025 section mapping guide](https://taxgarden.in/blog/income-tax-act-2025-section-mapping-old-vs-new-india) lists the renumbered provisions side by side.