Standard deduction u/s16

Will the standard deduction u/s 16 (Rs.50,000) be deducted from salary is compulsory or optional? If his/her salary is below basic exemption limit.
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This discussion clarifies whether the standard deduction of Rs. 50,000 under Section 16 of the Income Tax Act is compulsory or optional. The consensus is that it is indeed compulsory for all salaried individuals. The eligible deduction is the lower of Rs. 50,000 or the taxable salary income.

Under 16(ia):standard definition - eligible amount of deduction is lower of 50,000 or taxable salary income.
Thank u for ur answer sir. But my doubt is "Should that amount be deducted from the salary is compulsory or his / her optional?"
It is compulsary.
Thank u vijay sir & naveen sir

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