Central Act
The Wealth-tax Act, 1957
An Act to provide for the levy of wealth-tax.
| Act number | 27 of 1957 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1957-09-12 |
| In force from | 1957-04-01 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Finance |
| Department | Department of Revenue |
| Schedules | 6 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Wealth-tax Act, 1957 come into force?
It came into force on 1957-04-01, having been enacted on 1957-09-12.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue).
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