Relief u/s 89: Arrears from Employer's Contribution to Defined Contribution Scheme Qualify as Salary Perquisites.

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....Claim of relief u/s 89 - receipt of arrears in lieu of employer's contribution to the newly implemented 'Defined Contribution Scheme' - Section 17(2)(vii) of the Act also treats such a sum as a perquisite. But, to hark back, as per section 17(1)(iv), perquisite is salary and receipt of salary paid in arrears or in advance is entitled to relief under section 89.....