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HRA Calculation Results
Husband's Potential Individual HRA: Rs. 0.00
Wife's Potential Individual HRA: Rs. 0.00
Combined Potential HRA: Rs. 0.00
Maximum Combined HRA (ROPA 2019): Rs. 12,000.00
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West Bengal HRA Exemption - Minimum Distance Circular
Memo Number: 955-SE(Law)/SL/5S-1221/09
Date: 27.07.2011
Issued by: School Education Department, Law Branch, Government of West Bengal.
Subject: Permissibility of HRA for Working Couples Living Separately.
Key Points:
- Distance between 50 Kms and 150 Kms: Full HRA may be admissible to both working spouses if they live separately and the distance is not commutable daily by general available transport. (Requires Departmental approval).
- Distance of 50 Kms and above: Full HRA may be admissible to both working spouses if they live separately. (Requires Departmental approval).
- Calculation of Distance: Always counted from the respective working stations of the husband and wife.
- Condition: Full HRA for both spouses is allowed only when their posting is done in the interest of public service, not on their own seeking.