Rent paid in cash in excess of ₹ 10000/-

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Can employer allow deduction for HRA; if employee paying rent in cash in excess of ₹ 10000/- p.m. and providing PAN of landlord/owner ?

AI Summary

Employers can allow HRA deduction for cash rent over 10,000/month if landlord's PAN is provided. An individual inquired whether an employer can allow a deduction for House Rent Allowance (HRA) if an employee pays rent in cash exceeding 10,000 per month, provided the landlord's PAN is submitted. Three responses were received, all agreeing that the employer can permit the deduction as long as the landlord's PAN is provided. The consensus among the respondents supports the allowance of the deduction under these conditions.