Section40
The Wealth-tax Act, 1957

Computation of periods of limitation

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 40 of the Wealth-tax Act, 1957 deals with computation of periods of limitation. In computing the period of limitation prescribed for an appeal under this Act or for an application under section 27, the day on which the order complained of was made and the time requisite for obtaining a copy of such order shall be excluded. The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1957.

In computing the period of limitation prescribed for an appeal under this Act or for an application under section 27, the day on which the order complained of was made and the time requisite for obtaining a copy of such order shall be excluded.

Section 40, The Wealth-tax Act, 1957 (Act 27 of 1957).

Cross-references

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This section refers to

  1. s. 27 Reference to High Court

Questions about Section 40

What does Section 40 of the Wealth-tax Act deal with?

Section 40 of the Wealth-tax Act is headed "Computation of periods of limitation". In computing the period of limitation prescribed for an appeal under this Act or for an application under section 27, the day on which the order complained of was made and the time requisite for obtaining a copy of such order shall be excluded.

How do I find court cases under Section 40 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 40, section 40 Wealth Tax Act, section 40 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 40 of the Wealth-tax Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 27 (Reference to High Court), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 40 of the Wealth-tax Act come into force?

Section 40 of the Wealth-tax Act, cited as Wealth Tax Act 40, 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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