Insurance agents got extra Rs 25,000 crore via benami companies: I-T DeptNotices under Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016, have been sent to insurance agents. They have\ been told to share info...
14 Feb, 2024, 12.44 AM IST
New ruling on Benami law may unearth old dealsEven if a benami transaction had happened long before November 2016, when the new, amended statute came into force, the parties would face ...
02 Jan, 2024, 11.12 PM IST
Buying assets in wife's name isn't always benami deal: Calcutta high court"In Indian society, if a husband supplies the money for acquiring property in the name of his wife, such a fact does not necessarily imply ...
12 Jun, 2023, 12.27 PM IST
SC ruling on retro effect of Benami Law keenly awaitedA plethora of transactions like cash transfers, property deals, and share issuances have come under the lens with the invocation of the Ben...
05 May, 2022, 12.58 PM IST
Rajasthan High Court rules Benami Amendment Act, 2016, can’t be effective retrospectivelyThe new ruling allows the tax office to confiscate property and put the real owners and benamidar behind bars.
26 Jul, 2019, 04.00 PM IST
Modi's benami law has companies running for coverThe case of roping a tribal to acquire land in the C'garh through sham deals opened a pandora's box for firms.
03 Jan, 2019, 04.08 PM IST
Sebi now looks to curb benami dealsIn ‘layering’, most of the companies and individuals in the chain are money mules who lend their identities, bank account, and demat tradin...
12 Feb, 2018, 10.19 AM IST
I-T plans to pursue property-holders who have never filed income tax returnsEnforcement action will be taken only in cases where there is concrete evidence. Otherwise, tax authorities will follow a non-intrusive app...
18 Aug, 2017, 10.20 AM IST
Need examples to deter benami deals, says Arun JaitleyReferring to opposition of PAN-Aadhaar linkage, he said it is an "effective anti-evasion measure" and will get rid of multiple PAN cards an...
24 Jul, 2017, 09.26 PM IST
Is the Benami Bill targeted at corruption and black money futile?Apart from the provision declaring benami transactions illegal, the law also provided for the confiscation of property by the government.
24 Jun, 2012, 01.34 AM IST
- Bill for stricter control over benami transactions
A comprehensive bill to have stricter control over benami transactions was introduced in the Lok Sabha today.
18 Aug, 2011, 01.47 PM IST
- Benami deals in name of wife, kids to be legitimised
Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the replacement of the existing Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act 1988 with a new law, Benami transa...
22 Jul, 2011, 08.30 AM IST
- New Benami law to allow property in spouse, siblings' name
The Cabinet approved a proposal to bring Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Bill 2011, replacing Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988...
21 Jul, 2011, 05.51 PM IST
- Govt to consider new law to track benami deals
In a bid to deal with the menace of black money, the government is likely to consider the possibility of enacting a new law.
13 Jul, 2011, 10.32 PM IST
- Government may approve benami property act changes today to fight against black money
The union cabinet is expected to approve amendments to benami property law to demonstrate its seriousness in fighting the menace of black m...
04 Jul, 2011, 11.17 AM IST
- Benami property to be seized under new law
A benami transaction is one in which a property is transferred to one person for a consideration paid or provided by another person.
15 Apr, 2011, 05.42 AM IST
- Beware of Benami property
The govt can soon acquire & auction benami properties & property deeds must be verified by CAs.
29 May, 2007, 01.17 AM IST