Whether annuity be treated as salary?

Suraj (735 Points)

16 February 2019  

Dear Sir,

I have following queries:

Mr. X Is receiving pension from EPF and LIC after his retirement. He has not contributed any money to these pension funds and all monies were paid by the employer himself to EPF & LIC during his employment. Now Mr. X is receiving Rs. 60000/- p.a.  as annuity. Whether can this annuity be treated as his monthly salary and claim standard deduction of Rs. 40000/- or 50000/- as the case may be? He is not receiving any Form 16.

Kindly guide

Regards,

Suraj