Section12A
The Wealth-tax Act, 1957

Appointment of Valuation Officers

Spent From 01 Apr 1957 Act 27 of 1957 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 27 of 1957 Ministry Finance Enacted 12 Sep 1957 In force 01 Apr 1957 Cited by 1 provision

Section 12A of the Wealth-tax Act, 1957 deals with appointment of Valuation Officers. The Central Government may appoint as many Valuation Officers as it thinks fit. The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1957.

(1) The Central Government may appoint as many Valuation Officers as it thinks fit.

(2) Subject to the rules and orders of the Central Government regulating the conditions of service of persons in public services and posts, a wealth-tax authority may appoint as many overseers, surveyors and assessors as may be necessary to assist the Valuation Officers in the performance of their functions.]

Section 12A, The Wealth-tax Act, 1957 (Act 27 of 1957).

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Questions about Section 12A

What does Section 12A of the Wealth-tax Act deal with?

Section 12A of the Wealth-tax Act is headed "Appointment of Valuation Officers". The Central Government may appoint as many Valuation Officers as it thinks fit.

How do I find court cases under Section 12A 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 12A, section 12A Wealth Tax Act, section 12A 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 12A of the Wealth-tax Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 12A of the Wealth-tax Act come into force?

Section 12A of the Wealth-tax Act, cited as Wealth Tax Act 12A, 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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