Section33
The Gift-tax Act, 1958

Mode of recovery

Spent From 01 Apr 1958 Act 18 of 1958 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 18 of 1958 Ministry Finance Enacted 15 May 1958 In force 01 Apr 1958 Cited by 1 provision

Section 33 of the Gift-tax Act, 1958 deals with mode of recovery. The provisions contained in [sections 221 to 227, 228A,] 229, 231 and 232 of the Income-tax Act and the Second and Third Schedules to that Act and any rules made thereunder shall, so far as may be, apply as if the said provisions were provisions of this Act and referred to gift-tax and sums imposed The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1958.

The provisions contained in [sections 221 to 227, 228A,] 229, 231 and 232 of the Income-tax Act and the Second and Third Schedules to that Act and any rules made thereunder shall, so far as may be, apply as if the said provisions were provisions of this Act and referred to gift-tax and sums imposed by way of penalty, fine and interest under this Act instead of to income-tax and sums imposed by way of penalty, fine and interest under that Act [and to the corresponding gift-tax authorities instead of to the income-tax authorities specified therein].

Explanation I.— Any reference to sub-section (2) or sub-section (6) of section 220 of the Income-tax Act in the said provisions of that Act or the rules made thereunder shall be construed as references to sub-sections (2) and (6) respectively of section 32 of this Act. [Explanation II.—The Chief Commissioner or Commissioner and the Tax Recovery Officer referred to in the Income-tax Act shall be deemed to be the corresponding gift-tax authorities for the purpose of recovery of gift-tax and sums imposed by way of penalty, fine and interest under this Act].] [CHAPTER VIIA REFUNDS

Section 33, The Gift-tax Act, 1958 (Act 18 of 1958).

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Questions about Section 33

What does Section 33 of the Gift-tax Act deal with?

Section 33 of the Gift-tax Act is headed "Mode of recovery". The provisions contained in [sections 221 to 227, 228A,] 229, 231 and 232 of the Income-tax Act and the Second and Third Schedules to that Act and any rules made thereunder shall, so far as may be, apply as if the said provisions were provisions of this Act and referred to gift-tax and sums imposed

How do I find court cases under Section 33 of the Gift-tax Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Gift Tax Act 33, section 33 Gift Tax Act, section 33 of the Gift-tax Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 33 of the Gift-tax Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 32 (Recovery of tax and penalties), Income-tax Act 220 (When tax payable and when assessee deemed in default), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 33 of the Gift-tax Act come into force?

Section 33 of the Gift-tax Act, cited as Gift Tax Act 33, came into force on 01 Apr 1958, having been enacted on 15 May 1958. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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