STCG on listed shares

If Mr X is having a gross income of 4.5 lakh rupees from salary and stcg from sale of shares on listed stock exchange STT paid is rs.1.3 lakhs. i.e total income of rs. 5.8 lakh rupees. Now Mr X is having deduction under chapter VI of rs. 1.5 lakhs. His net income now comes out to be 4.3 lakhs. Do Mr. X has to pay tax @ 15% on 1.3 lakh rupees.
Note: His total income after deduction is coming out to be less than 5 lakh.
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This discussion clarifies the tax implications for short-term capital gains (STCG) on listed shares. Even if an individual's net taxable income falls below ₹5 lakh after deductions, STCG tax is still payable on the gains from selling listed shares where STT was paid.

Yes STCG tax should be paid
Yes , you need to pay stcg
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