Proof of entries in records or documents
Section 36 of the Wealth-tax Act, 1957 deals with proof of entries in records or documents. Entries in the records or other documents in the custody of a wealth-tax authority shall be admitted in evidence in any proceedings for the prosecution of any person for an offence under this Act, and all such entries may be proved either by the production of the records or other documents in the cu The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1957.
Entries in the records or other documents in the custody of a wealth-tax authority shall be admitted in evidence in any proceedings for the prosecution of any person for an offence under this Act, and all such entries may be proved either by the production of the records or other documents in the custody of the wealth-tax authority containing such entries or by the production of a copy of the entries certified by the wealth-tax authority having custody of the records or other documents under its signature and stating that it is a true copy of the original entries and that such original entries are contained in the records or other documents in its custody.]
Section 36, The Wealth-tax Act, 1957 (Act 27 of 1957).
Questions about Section 36
What does Section 36 of the Wealth-tax Act deal with?
Section 36 of the Wealth-tax Act is headed "Proof of entries in records or documents". Entries in the records or other documents in the custody of a wealth-tax authority shall be admitted in evidence in any proceedings for the prosecution of any person for an offence under this Act, and all such entries may be proved either by the production of the records or other documents in the cu
How do I find court cases under Section 36 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 36, section 36 Wealth Tax Act, section 36 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 36 of the Wealth-tax Act come into force?
Section 36 of the Wealth-tax Act, cited as Wealth Tax Act 36, 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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