XVII.     Ex-Gratia grant and other facilities to the family of deceased Haryana  Government  Employees

As per Haryana Govt. C.S’s letter No. 9054-4 G.S. :-70/32230 dated 22.12.1970 and subsequent instructions the bereaved family gets the following grants/concessions; Main features and modifications taken place from time ti time have also been explained in brief.

(1)               Ex.Gratia Grant-         Rs. 25,000/- (Rupees Twentely Five Thousnad Only) shall be paid to the family of the deseased employee within fifteen days from the date of death to meet the immediate needs on the loss of bread earner.

now tell me rs 25000 is taxable in the hand of wife of employee ( who died)

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