Relatives u/s 56(2)(vii) from whom Gift is permissible under Income Tax Act, 1961 (i) spouse of the individual; (ii) brother or sister of the individual; (iii) brother or sister of the spouse of the individual; (iv) brother or sister of either of the parents of the individual; (v) any lineal ascendant or descendant of the individual; (vi) any lineal ascendant or descendant of the spouse of the individual; (vii) spouse of the person referred to in clauses (ii) to (vi)
23 August 2012
No problems in giving cash. There is no such rule. But if given be cheque you can always prove the same through your bank statement. Further to give the gift in cash.