GIFT TO UNCLE

CA Sudhir Halakhandi (PRACTICING CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT)   (13401 Points)

04 January 2009  

IF X WANTS TO GIVE A GIFT OF RS.5 LAKHS TO THE UNCLE I.E. BROTHER OF HIS FATHER. IS IT TAXABLE IN THEHANDS OF HIS UNCLE OR NOT? THE CLEAR QUESTION IS THAT UNCLE (BROTHER OF FATHER) IS INCLUDED IN SHICH CATEGORY UNDER SECTION 56 OF THE INCOME TAX ACT 1961