Standard deduction under Sec 80 TTB for AY 2022-23

Should not the deduction u/s Sec 80TTB for Rs. 50,000, being a standard deduction , same way as the standard deduction in respect of salary income,  be allowed to a SC/SSC irrespective of his opting for the old or new regime; especially if he claims no other ineligible deduction as specified ? NOTE: Refer the Poser raised with the CBDT/CPC , also vide Post on FB/ Linkedin, to which no response has been received so far.

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