Gift recd from relative taxable or not??

VANDANA (MCOM II ICWAI INTER Working as an ACCOUNTANT BCOM 1ST CLASS)   (491 Points)

04 April 2012  

Dear All,

Is there any limit Under Income Tax Law to receive a GIFT From Relative (Mother), In one of my client's A/c His mom deposited a CASH Of RS. 1,50,000/- in 1 single day at 1 time.

Now, This amount is in nature of GIFT FROM MOTHER, I WANTS TO KNOW...IS THERE ANY LIMITATION OF AMOUNT TO RECEIVE A GIFT FROM RELATIVE ???

Please try to reply with a exact notification/circular/rule/section no. please....... or u can also share ur opinions..plz...