The value of perquisite as determined under column (3) and increased by 10% per annum of the cost of furniture (including television sets, radio sets, refrigerators, other household appliances, air-conditioning plant or equipment) or if such furniture is hired from a third party, the actual hire charges payable for the same as reduced by any charges paid or payable for the same by the employee during the previous year.
Income Tax notification no. 270/2007 dated 7-11-2007 has been issued to extend the exemption contained in Rule 2BB of Income Tax Rules, 1962 read with section 10(14) of the Income Tax Act, 1962 vide serial no. 12 to all workers / employees working in mines. Earlier the exemption was available to employees working in “Coal Mines” only upto Rs. 800/- per month.
