Municipal tax deduction

Nikita Malkan (CA - JOB) (37 Points)

29 May 2020  
Hi,
A has rented out House property for the period Aug-19 to Mar-20.
Can he claim a deduction for municipal tax he paid for the period Apr-19to Jul-19 when the property was not on rent but was Self occupied?
Or he can only claim Municipal tax paid for Aug to Mar?

Thanks in advance.