Fact Check: Are Bharat Ratna awardees exempted from paying income tax?
The claims are misleading because there is no provision for any tax exemption and monetary benefits as mentioned in the claim.By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 29 April 2024 7:57 PM IST
Claim Review:Bharat Ratna awardees are extended benefits such as lifelong income tax exemption, free lifetime travel on Air India and in the first-class coach of Indian Railways, full facilities while travelling, participation in Parliamentary proceedings and Z-grade security.
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Claim Fact Check:Misleading
Fact:The claims are misleading. An RTI response by the Ministry of Home Affairs lists benefits such as being state guests during their travel within India, facilitation by Indian missions abroad during visits, diplomatic passports and lifetime free executive class travel on Air India.
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