Section39
The Wealth-tax Act, 1957

Effect of transfer of authorities on pending proceedings

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 2 provisions

Section 39 of the Wealth-tax Act, 1957 deals with effect of transfer of authorities on pending proceedings. Whenever in respect of any proceeding under this Act any wealth-tax authority ceases to exercise jurisdiction and is succeeded by another who has and exercises such jurisdiction, the authority so succeeding may continue the proceeding from the stage at which the proceeding was left by his predecesso The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1957.

Whenever in respect of any proceeding under this Act any wealth-tax authority ceases to exercise jurisdiction and is succeeded by another who has and exercises such jurisdiction, the authority so succeeding may continue the proceeding from the stage at which the proceeding was left by his predecessor: [Provided that the assessee concerned may demand that before the proceeding is so continued the previous proceeding or any part thereof be reopened or that before any order of assessment is passed against him, he be reheard.]

Section 39, The Wealth-tax Act, 1957 (Act 27 of 1957).

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Questions about Section 39

What does Section 39 of the Wealth-tax Act deal with?

Section 39 of the Wealth-tax Act is headed "Effect of transfer of authorities on pending proceedings". Whenever in respect of any proceeding under this Act any wealth-tax authority ceases to exercise jurisdiction and is succeeded by another who has and exercises such jurisdiction, the authority so succeeding may continue the proceeding from the stage at which the proceeding was left by his predecesso

How do I find court cases under Section 39 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 39, section 39 Wealth Tax Act, section 39 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 39 of the Wealth-tax Act, and has it changed?

2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When did Section 39 of the Wealth-tax Act come into force?

Section 39 of the Wealth-tax Act, cited as Wealth Tax Act 39, 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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