A father gifting Rs 615,000 to his daughters is generally exempt from income tax as it's a transfer to a relative. To ensure proper documentation, it's advisable to execute a small gift deed. This can be a simple letter with a revenue stamp or a more formal document on stamp paper.
24 March 2021
Transfer of any amount by a person to his/her relative (within the definition as per Income Tax Act - Section 2 (41)) is not taxable u/s 56. However, make a record of it by executing a small GIFT DEED. The gift deed can either in the form of a letter with a revenue stamp or on a stamp paper.