# The Wealth-tax Act, 1957, Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement

- Act: The Wealth-tax Act, 1957 (Act 27 of 1957)
- In force from: 1957-04-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Finance
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/wealth-tax-act/section/1/

## Text

(1) This Act may be called the Wealth-tax Act, 1957. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall be deemed to have come into force on the 1st day of April, 1957.

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