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Section 39, Wealth-Tax Act, 1957 [S1E-D56]

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 39, Wealth-Tax Act, 1957 [S1E-D56]. Machine: S1E-D56.

39. Registration of principals officer.—(1) Every principal officer shall, within ninety days from the commencement of this Act or, where such person begins the management of a company after such commencement, within ninety days from the date of such beginning, make an application for registration to the Board in Form 16, accompanied by a fee of nil rupees. (2) The Board shall, on being satisfied that the application is in order, register the applicant and issue a certificate of registration in such form as may be prescribed. (3) No principal officer shall carry on the management of a company unless registered under this section.

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Board: Section 2, Wealth-Tax Act, 1957 [S1EC08] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Board" means the Central Board of Direct Taxes constituted under the Central Boards of Revenue Act, 1963 (54 of 1963)

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Section 39, Wealth-Tax Act, 1957 [S1E-D56]