Gift from Father to his Long married daughter

SATHYANARAYANA DONDETI (Academics) (36 Points)

24 September 2007  

My father-in-law wants to gift about 4 lakhs to my wife (married since 1985). My wife is a house wife and has a PAN card of her own. I read in Hindu Business line (August 13, 2007) that cash gift received from blood relatives are exempt from any tax irrespective of the amount. Please clarify.