Section22BB
The Wealth-tax Act, 1957

Vice-Chairman to act as Chairman or to discharge his functions in certain circumstances

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

Section 22BB of the Wealth-tax Act, 1957 deals with vice-Chairman to act as Chairman or to discharge his functions in certain circumstances. In the event of the occurrence of any vacancy in the office of the Chairman by reason of his death, resignation or otherwise, the Vice- Chairman or, as the case may be, such one of the Vice-Chairmen as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, authorise in this behalf, sha The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1957.

(1) In the event of the occurrence of any vacancy in the office of the Chairman by reason of his death, resignation or otherwise, the Vice- Chairman or, as the case may be, such one of the Vice-Chairmen as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, authorise in this behalf, shall act as the Chairman until the date on which a new Chairman, appointed in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter to fill such vacancy, enters upon his office.

(2) When the Chairman is unable to discharge his functions owing to absence, illness or any other cause, the Vice-Chairman or, as the case may be, such one of the Vice-Chairmen as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, authorise in this behalf, shall discharge the functions of the Chairman until the date on which the Chairman resumes his duties.

Section 22BB, The Wealth-tax Act, 1957 (Act 27 of 1957).

Questions about Section 22BB

What does Section 22BB of the Wealth-tax Act deal with?

Section 22BB of the Wealth-tax Act is headed "Vice-Chairman to act as Chairman or to discharge his functions in certain circumstances". In the event of the occurrence of any vacancy in the office of the Chairman by reason of his death, resignation or otherwise, the Vice- Chairman or, as the case may be, such one of the Vice-Chairmen as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, authorise in this behalf, sha

How do I find court cases under Section 22BB 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 22BB, section 22BB Wealth Tax Act, section 22BB 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 22BB of the Wealth-tax Act come into force?

Section 22BB of the Wealth-tax Act, cited as Wealth Tax Act 22BB, 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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