Section35G
The Wealth-tax Act, 1957

Punishment for second and subsequent offences

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 35G of the Wealth-tax Act, 1957 deals with punishment for second and subsequent offences. If any person convicted of an offence under sub-section (1) of section 35A or section 35B or section 35D or section 35F is again convicted of an offence under any of the aforesaid provisions, he shall be punishable for the second and for every subsequent offence with rigorous imprisonment for a term The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1957.

If any person convicted of an offence under sub-section (1) of section 35A or section 35B or section 35D or section 35F is again convicted of an offence under any of the aforesaid provisions, he shall be punishable for the second and for every subsequent offence with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to seven years and with fine.

Section 35G, The Wealth-tax Act, 1957 (Act 27 of 1957).

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Questions about Section 35G

What does Section 35G of the Wealth-tax Act deal with?

Section 35G of the Wealth-tax Act is headed "Punishment for second and subsequent offences". If any person convicted of an offence under sub-section (1) of section 35A or section 35B or section 35D or section 35F is again convicted of an offence under any of the aforesaid provisions, he shall be punishable for the second and for every subsequent offence with rigorous imprisonment for a term

How do I find court cases under Section 35G 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 35G, section 35G Wealth Tax Act, section 35G 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 35G of the Wealth-tax Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 35A (Wilful attempt to evade tax, etc), section 35B (Failure to furnish returns of net wealth), section 35D (False statement in verification, etc., made under certain provisions of the Act), section 35F (Abetment of false return, etc), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 35G of the Wealth-tax Act come into force?

Section 35G of the Wealth-tax Act, cited as Wealth Tax Act 35G, 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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