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Section 1, Wealth-Tax Act, 1957 [S1E-BZF]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 3 May 1957.

In Wealth-Tax Act, 1957 [A10-FJF]. This text from 3 May 1957. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 1, Wealth-Tax Act, 1957 [S1E-BZF]. Machine: S1E-BZF.

1. Short title, extent and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the Wealth-Tax Act, 1957. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall come into force at once.

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tax: Section 2, Wealth-Tax Act, 1957 [S1EC08] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "tax" means income-tax chargeable under the provisions of this Act

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Section 1, Wealth-Tax Act, 1957 [S1E-BZF]