Central Act

The Gift-tax Act, 1958

An Act to provide for the levy of gift-tax

Act number18 of 1958
Enacted1958-05-15
In force from1958-04-01
MinistryMinistry of Finance
DepartmentDepartment of Revenue
Schedules4
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When did the The Gift-tax Act, 1958 come into force?

It came into force on 1958-04-01, having been enacted on 1958-05-15.

Which ministry administers it?

The Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue).

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