Applicable rate of tax in respect of casual income [Section 115BB] :

(i) This section provides that income by way of winnings from lotteries, crossword puzzles, races including horse races or card games and other games of any sort or from gambling or betting of any form would be taxed at a flat rate of 30% plus surcharge, if applicable, plus education cess plus secondary and higher education cess.

(ii) No expenditure or allowance can be allowed from such income.

(iii) Deduction under Chapter VI-A is not allowable from such income.

(iv) Adjustment of unexhausted basic exemption limit is also not permitted against such income.