25 January 2018
@RAJA PM Sir, I think that in this case merely the estate is being devolved to the nominee. The income has accrued to A. The legal heir of A (which may, or may not, be the nominee) should file the return and pay the taxes on the income of A.
S.56(2)(x) is not applicable to money or property received under a will or by way of inheritance.
Therefore, it should be treated as a capital receipt in the hands of B, which may be shown under schedule EI [Exempted income] while filing the return.