Section47
The Gift-tax Act, 1958

Power to remove difficulties

Spent From 01 Apr 1958 Act 18 of 1958 As on 15 Oct 2026

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

Section 47 of the Gift-tax Act, 1958 deals with power to remove difficulties. If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act as amended by the Direct Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 1987 (4 of 1988), the Central Government may, by order, do anything not inconsistent with such provisions for the purpose of removing the difficulty : Provided that no such orde The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1958.

(1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act as amended by the Direct Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 1987 (4 of 1988), the Central Government may, by order, do anything not inconsistent with such provisions for the purpose of removing the difficulty :

Provided that no such order shall be made after the expiration of three years from the 1st day of April, 1988.

(2) Every order made under sub-section (1) shall be laid before each House of Parliament.]

Section 47, The Gift-tax Act, 1958 (Act 18 of 1958).

Questions about Section 47

What does Section 47 of the Gift-tax Act deal with?

Section 47 of the Gift-tax Act is headed "Power to remove difficulties". If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act as amended by the Direct Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 1987 (4 of 1988), the Central Government may, by order, do anything not inconsistent with such provisions for the purpose of removing the difficulty : Provided that no such orde

How do I find court cases under Section 47 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 47, section 47 Gift Tax Act, section 47 of the Gift-tax Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 47 of the Gift-tax Act come into force?

Section 47 of the Gift-tax Act, cited as Gift Tax Act 47, 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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