1961Section 16
16. Deductions from salaries.
The income chargeable under the head "Salaries" shall be computed after making the following deductions, namely :—
(ii) a deduction in respect of any allowance in the nature of an entertainment allowance specifically granted by an employer to the assessee who is in receipt of a salary from the Government, a sum equal to one-fifth of his salary (exclusive of any allowance, benefit or other perquisite) or five thousand rupees, whichever is less;