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u/s 80C premium paid in respect of life insurance policy is allowed as deduction for individual himself, his/her spouse and any child (minor/major).
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Deduction u/s 80C |
| Policy issued < 01.04.03 |
upto 20% of actual capital sum assured |
| Policy issued between |
upto 20% of actual capital sum assured |
| 01.04.03-31.03.12 |
| Policy issued on/after |
upto 10% of min. capital sum assured |
| 01.04.12 but before 01.04.13 |
| Policy issued on/after 01.04.13 |
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| Insured person with |
upto 15% of min. capital sum assured |
| - disability/severe disability (80U) |
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| - disease or ailment (80DDB) |
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| Insured person |
upto 10% of min. capital sum assured |
| - other than above |
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Max. deduction permissible u/s 80C: 1.5 lakh
So, you can claim the said deduction subject to the aforesaid limits.