As we know gold control act 1968 has been abolished
in June 1990, so there is no restriction on the quantum of gold one can hold in
India.
There is no limit up to which an individual
can hold gold.
However, CBDT has issued instructions in May
1994, which directed officials not to seize gold jewellery unto a certain
quantity based on the gender of a person whether they are married or unmarried.
Limit the use of gold
For married females- 500 grams
For unmarried females - 250 grams
For males- 100 grams.
As per the circular, the official can seize up
to limit even if the income of the family and their reputation doesn't warrant
such holdings.
This circular is only for gold jewellery, so it
doesn't allow you to hold gold coins, biscuits, diamonds, and other precious
metals unless you establish the acquisition for the same.
Officials cannot seize gold jewellery up to
the specified limit unless you can explain the source of income for such excess
limit.
Gold can be acquired either by inheritance or
through purchase.
For inheritance, there must be a will or other
documentary evidence which proves your possession of such excess limit.
In case of purchase, there must be an invoice
or other documents which establish evidence of such purchase.
So it is advisable to keep records that prove
such acquisition for any type of income tax-related issue along with excise
duty.
You don't have to worry as long as you can
prove that such a purchase is from taxable income.
It is irrelevant whether such purchase is from
credit card, cheques, or through other banking channels or cases.
You just have to prove the same.
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