Section22BC
The Wealth-tax Act, 1957

Power of Chairman to transfer cases from one Bench to another

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 22BC of the Wealth-tax Act, 1957 deals with power of Chairman to transfer cases from one Bench to another. On the application of the assessee or the [Chief Commissioner or Commissioner] and after notice to them, and after hearing such of them as may desire to be heard, or on his own motion without such notice, the Chairman may transfer any case pending before one Bench, for disposal, to another Bench. The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1957.

On the application of the assessee or the [Chief Commissioner or Commissioner] and after notice to them, and after hearing such of them as may desire to be heard, or on his own motion without such notice, the Chairman may transfer any case pending before one Bench, for disposal, to another Bench.

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

Questions about Section 22BC

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

Section 22BC of the Wealth-tax Act is headed "Power of Chairman to transfer cases from one Bench to another". On the application of the assessee or the [Chief Commissioner or Commissioner] and after notice to them, and after hearing such of them as may desire to be heard, or on his own motion without such notice, the Chairman may transfer any case pending before one Bench, for disposal, to another Bench.

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

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