Section10
The Wealth-tax Act, 1957

Instructions to subordinate authorities

Spent From 01 Apr 1957 Act 27 of 1957 As on 16 Oct 2026

Act 27 of 1957 Ministry Finance Enacted 12 Sep 1957 In force 01 Apr 1957 Cited by 2 provisions

Section 10 of the Wealth-tax Act, 1957 deals with instructions to subordinate authorities. The Board may, from time to time, issue such orders, instructions and directions to other wealth-tax authorities as it may deem fit for the proper administration of this Act, and such authorities and all other persons employed in the execution of this Act shall observe and follow such orders, instru The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1957.

(1) The Board may, from time to time, issue such orders, instructions and directions to other wealth-tax authorities as it may deem fit for the proper administration of this Act, and such authorities and all other persons employed in the execution of this Act shall observe and follow such orders, instructions and directions of the Board:

Provided that no such orders, instructions or directions shall be issued—

(a) so as to require any wealth-tax authority to make a particular assessment or to dispose of a particular case in a particular manner ; or (b) so as to interfere with the discretion of the Deputy Commissioner (Appeals) or Commissioner (Appeals) in the exercise of his appellate functions.

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power,—

(a) the Board may, if it considers it necessary or expedient so to do, for the purpose of proper and efficient management of the work of assessment and collection of revenue, issue, from time to time, (whether by way of relaxation of any of the provisions of sections [14, 15, 16, 17, 17B,] 18 and 35 or otherwise), general or special orders in respect of any class of cases, setting forth directions or instructions (not being prejudicial to assessees) as to the guidelines, principles or procedures to be followed by other wealth-tax authorities in the work relating to assessment or collection of revenue or the initiation of proceedings for the imposition of penalties and any such order may, if the Board is of opinion that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, be published and circulated in the prescribed manner for general information ;

(b) the Board may, if it considers it desirable or expedient so to do for avoiding genuine hardship in any case or class of cases, by general or special order, authorise any wealth-tax authority, not being a Deputy Commissioner (Appeals) or Commissioner (Appeals), to admit an application or claim for any exemption, deduction, refund or any other relief under this Act after the expiry of the period specified by or under this Act for making such application or claim and deal with the same on merits in accordance with law.]

Section 10, The Wealth-tax Act, 1957 (Act 27 of 1957).

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Questions about Section 10

What does Section 10 of the Wealth-tax Act deal with?

Section 10 of the Wealth-tax Act is headed "Instructions to subordinate authorities". The Board may, from time to time, issue such orders, instructions and directions to other wealth-tax authorities as it may deem fit for the proper administration of this Act, and such authorities and all other persons employed in the execution of this Act shall observe and follow such orders, instru

How do I find court cases under Section 10 of the Wealth-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: Wealth Tax Act 10, section 10 Wealth Tax Act, section 10 of the Wealth-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 10 of the Wealth-tax Act, and has it changed?

2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When did Section 10 of the Wealth-tax Act come into force?

Section 10 of the Wealth-tax Act, cited as Wealth Tax Act 10, came into force on 01 Apr 1957, having been enacted on 12 Sep 1957. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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