Section 4

Remittances not to be taken into account in certain cases.

The Remittances of Foreign Exchange and Investment in Foreign Exchange Bonds (Immunities and Exemptions) Act, 1991

  • Act 41 of 1991
  • Ministry of Finance
  • Department of Financial Services
About this Act

An Act to provide for certain immunities to persons receiving remittances in foregin exchange and to persons owning the Foreign Exchange Bonds and for certain exemptions from direct taxes in relation to such remittances and bonds and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

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        Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of section 3,--
             (a) any remittance received under this Chapter shall not be taken into account for the purpose of any proceeding under the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961) and, in particular, the recipient shall not be entitled to claim any set-off or relief in any assessment, re-assessment, appeal, reference or other proceeding under that Act or to re-open any assessment or re-assessment made under that Act on the ground that he has received such remittance.
             Explanation.--For the avoidance of doubt, it is hereby declared that the provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961) will apply to any income which accrues or arises or is deemed to accrue or arise to the recipient from the amount of the remittance;
         (b) any remittance received under this Chapter shall not form part of the assets of any assessee for the purposes of computing his net wealth under the Wealth-tax Act, 1957 (27 of 1957) in relation to any assessment year commencing before the 1st day of April, 1992.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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