I am entitled to the compensation from the employer on account of VRS in a particular year but have received the same in the succeeding years in instalments. When is it taxable?

I am entitled to the compensation from the employer on account of VRS in a particular year but have received the same in the succeeding years in instalments. When is it taxable?

In terms of section 15 and 17(3) the VRS compensation has accrued in the year in which your right to receive the same became crystallised. Therefore, the entire compensation will be taxable in the first year when it became due.