Publication of information respecting assessees

Section 41A of the Gift-tax Act, 1958 deals with publication of information respecting assessees. If the Central Government is of opinion that it is necessary or expedient in the public interest to publish the names of any assessees and any other particulars relating to any proceedings [or prosecutions] under this Act in respect of such assessees, it may cause to be published such names and part The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1958.

(1) If the Central Government is of opinion that it is necessary or expedient in the public interest to publish the names of any assessees and any other particulars relating to any proceedings [or prosecutions] under this Act in respect of such assessees, it may cause to be published such names and particulars in such manner as it thinks fit. [(2) No publication under this section shall be made in relation to any penalty imposed under this Act until the time for presenting an appeal to the [Deputy Commissioner (Appeals)] [or, as the case may be, the Commissioner (Appeals)] has expired without an appeal having been presented or the appeal, if presented, has been disposed of.] Explanation.—In the case of a firm, company or other association of persons, the names of the partners of the firm, directors, managing agents, secretaries and treasurers or managers of the company, or the members of the association, as the case may be, may also be published if, in the opinion of the Central Government, the circumstances of the case justify it.

Section 41A, The Gift-tax Act, 1958 (Act 18 of 1958).