Interest received on PF is Taxable ?

santu sen (Accounts officer) (73 Points)

17 July 2016  
Interest Received on own contributed PF at the time of retirement is taxable or not . As we know that at the time of retirement , employee would eligible to receive their PF ( own contribution ) under pension scheme along with interest accrued on it. .My question is whether interest received on such amount is taxable or not ?