Section 80C is the most well-known and widely used deduction. But it is mostly for those who will opt for or have already opted for the Old Tax regime.
It is to be noted that deductions under Chapter VI-A deduction (Section 80C, 80D, 80E and so on) are not available for taxpayers who opt for the New Tax regime. However, salaried individuals can still claim two deductions under the new tax regime Standard Deduction and deduction under section 80CCD (2) for employer's contribution to NPS.
A bench of Justices Ajay Rastogi and Abhay S Oka said Employees Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions Act is legislation for providing social security to the employees working in any establishment and engaging 20 or more persons.