In Form 16 have salary zero but have PF contribution , can I claim this deduction in filing returns

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Iam working in Indian IT company based in Dubai for last 2 years (NRI).

My salary is processed in India, I got my form 16 mentioning :

1 Gross total income 0.00 (ZERO)
2 Deductions under chapter VI-A
(a) section 80C- Employee Provident Fund 36720.00
(a) 80D(01) 3596.00
(b) 80D(04) 8092.00

I have form 16A issued from bank and other income from house property.

My question is whether I can claim deductions under chapter VI A in ITR 2A form whiling submitting my returns.

Appreciate advise.

AI Summary

Claiming Chapter VI-A deductions when Form 16 shows zero gross income but provident fund contributions exist. An NRI's Form 16 shows zero gross salary while recording employee provident fund contributions and other Chapter VI-A deductions; the taxpayer also holds Form 16A and house property income documents. The core issue is whether Chapter VI-A deductions, including employee provident fund contributions, can be claimed on ITR 2A filing despite Form 16 reporting nil gross salary.