Section35E
The Gift-tax Act, 1958

Proof of entries in records or documents

Spent From 01 Apr 1958 Act 18 of 1958 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 18 of 1958 Ministry Finance Enacted 15 May 1958 In force 01 Apr 1958

Section 35E of the Gift-tax Act, 1958 deals with proof of entries in records or documents. Entries in the records or other documents in the custody of a gift-tax authority shall be admitted in evidence in any proceedings for the prosecution of any person for an offence under this Act, and all such entries may be proved either by the production of the records or other documents in the cust The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1958.

Entries in the records or other documents in the custody of a gift-tax authority shall be admitted in evidence in any proceedings for the prosecution of any person for an offence under this Act, and all such entries may be proved either by the production of the records or other documents in the custody of the gift-tax authority containing such entries, or by the production of a copy of the entries certified by the gift-tax authority having custody of the records or other documents under its signature and stating that it is a true copy of the original entries and that such original entries are contained in the records or other documents in its custody.]

Section 35E, The Gift-tax Act, 1958 (Act 18 of 1958).

Questions about Section 35E

What does Section 35E of the Gift-tax Act deal with?

Section 35E of the Gift-tax Act is headed "Proof of entries in records or documents". Entries in the records or other documents in the custody of a gift-tax authority shall be admitted in evidence in any proceedings for the prosecution of any person for an offence under this Act, and all such entries may be proved either by the production of the records or other documents in the cust

How do I find court cases under Section 35E of the Gift-tax Act?

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When did Section 35E of the Gift-tax Act come into force?

Section 35E of the Gift-tax Act, cited as Gift Tax Act 35E, 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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