Powers of [Director-General or Director], [Chief Commissioner or Commissioner] and 6 [Joint Commissioner] to make enquiries

Q: When did Section 13A of the Wealth-tax Act come into force?

Section 13A of the Wealth-tax Act, cited as Wealth Tax Act 13A, 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.

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

Section 13A of the Wealth-tax Act, 1957 deals with powers of [Director-General or Director], [Chief Commissioner or Commissioner] and 6 [Joint Commissioner] to make enquiries. The [Director-General or Director], the [Chief Commissioner or Commissioner] and the [Joint Commissioner] shall be competent to make any enquiry under this Act, and for this purpose shall have all the powers that an [Assessing Officer] has under this Act in relation to the making of enquiries.] CHAP The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1957.

The [Director-General or Director], the [Chief Commissioner or Commissioner] and the [Joint Commissioner] shall be competent to make any enquiry under this Act, and for this purpose shall have all the powers that an [Assessing Officer] has under this Act in relation to the making of enquiries.]
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Section 13A, The Wealth-tax Act, 1957 (Act 27 of 1957).

Questions about Section 13A

What does Section 13A of the Wealth-tax Act deal with?

Section 13A of the Wealth-tax Act is headed "Powers of [Director-General or Director], [Chief Commissioner or Commissioner] and 6 [Joint Commissioner] to make enquiries". The [Director-General or Director], the [Chief Commissioner or Commissioner] and the [Joint Commissioner] shall be competent to make any enquiry under this Act, and for this purpose shall have all the powers that an [Assessing Officer] has under this Act in relation to the making of enquiries.] CHAP

How do I find court cases under Section 13A 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 13A, section 13A Wealth Tax Act, section 13A of the Wealth-tax Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 13A of the Wealth-tax Act come into force?

Section 13A of the Wealth-tax Act, cited as Wealth Tax Act 13A, 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.

Other sections of this Act

37A. Power of search and seizure2438 words
2. Definitions2369 words
4. Net wealth to include certain assets1796 words
18. Penalty for failure to furnish returns, to comply with notices and concealment of assets, etc1680 words
22D. Procedure on receipt of an application under section 22C1492 words
21. Assessment when assets are held by courts of wards, administrators-general, etc1354 words

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