Section9
The Wealth-tax Act, 1957

Control of wealth-tax authorities

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 9 of the Wealth-tax Act, 1957 deals with control of wealth-tax authorities. Section 118 of the Income-tax Act and any notification issued thereunder shall apply in relation to the control of wealth-tax authorities as they apply in relation to the control of the corresponding income-tax authorities, except to the extent to which the Board may, by notification in the Official The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1957.

Section 118 of the Income-tax Act and any notification issued thereunder shall apply in relation to the control of wealth-tax authorities as they apply in relation to the control of the corresponding income-tax authorities, except to the extent to which the Board may, by notification in the Official Gazette, otherwise direct in respect of any wealth-tax authority.

Section 9, The Wealth-tax Act, 1957 (Act 27 of 1957).

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Questions about Section 9

What does Section 9 of the Wealth-tax Act deal with?

Section 9 of the Wealth-tax Act is headed "Control of wealth-tax authorities". Section 118 of the Income-tax Act and any notification issued thereunder shall apply in relation to the control of wealth-tax authorities as they apply in relation to the control of the corresponding income-tax authorities, except to the extent to which the Board may, by notification in the Official

How do I find court cases under Section 9 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 9, section 9 Wealth Tax Act, section 9 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 9 of the Wealth-tax Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Income-tax Act 118 (Control of income-tax authorities), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 9 of the Wealth-tax Act come into force?

Section 9 of the Wealth-tax Act, cited as Wealth Tax Act 9, 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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