Bullion Depository Receipt with underlying bullion shall not be regarded as transfer under Income Tax Act, 1961

The Central Board of Direct Taxes, on 3rd August, 2022 has issued a notification amending an earlier notification dated 5th March, 2020 with respect to transactions not regarded as transfer under section 47 (viiab)(d) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The present amendment notifies Bullion Depository Receipt with underlying bullion to be a transaction not regarded as transfer under the IT Act.

The notification will come into effect immediately.

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