Meal Allowance Exemption

Is meal allowance exempt from Tax and if yes what is limit of exemption ?
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This discussion clarifies the tax exemption status of meal allowances. Employers can provide food or pre-paid food vouchers, with tax exemption up to £50 per meal. The conversation also touches upon identifying the specific legal sections pertaining to these allowances.

Yes Meal allowance is exempt upto Rs. 50 per meal

Food allowance can be given by the employer through the provision of food at working hours or through pre-paid food vouchers/coupons. For Example, vouchers (not transferable) are tax-exempt to the extent of Rs 50 per meal.

Sir. Which section does Meal Allowances speak! kindly clarrify

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