Regarding cash deposit

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25 August 2013 Hello Sir,
kindly advise me on following issue:
A father had sold his agriculture land, which is 12 km away from M.C. Area and deposited cash of Rs. 60.00 Lac in his son's saving a/c. A notice from Directorate of Income Tax (Intelligence & Criminal investigation) office has come to verify the financial transaction. His son assist him in agriculture activity and having J form(proof of crop sale from aadati) of Rs. 15.00 Lac in his name instead of father. he is only one son. pls advise me, can son take the "J" form in his own name and can his father gift him that amount and deposit the cash in his son a/c.

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27 August 2013 Kindly advise the said problem. its very urgent.

Thanks & Regards
Randeep Singh

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27 August 2013 Kindly advise the said problem. its very urgent.

Thanks & Regards
Randeep singh

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20 July 2025 This is a nuanced situation involving agricultural income, cash deposits, and gift transactions. Here’s a detailed analysis and advice:

1. Can the son take the ‘J’ form in his own name for agricultural income?
‘J’ form is a certificate issued under the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code to certify agricultural income, primarily used for exemption from income tax on agricultural income.
Agricultural income exemption is available only to the owner or cultivator of the land.
If the son is actually cultivating the land, even though the land is in the father’s name, some authorities may accept ‘J’ form in the son’s name.
However, the ‘J’ form should ideally correspond to the actual ownership or cultivation rights.
If the land is in the father’s name, and he is the actual cultivator, ‘J’ form should be in his name.
The transfer of ‘J’ form to son without legal basis might be challenged by tax authorities.
2. Can the father gift Rs. 60 Lac to son and son deposit cash?
Gift of money is allowed under Income Tax Act.
Gifts from relatives (like father to son) are exempt from tax under Section 56(2)(x).
However, depositing Rs. 60 lac cash in son’s savings account can raise suspicion for money laundering and unexplained cash transactions.
The Income Tax Department can ask for source of funds and genuineness of the gift transaction.
It is advisable to document the gift with a registered gift deed to substantiate the transaction.
Also, the father must disclose the cash received from sale of agricultural land properly, including in his tax returns.
3. Risk Factors
Large cash deposits invite inquiries from Income Tax (I-T) department and Directorate of Income Tax (Investigation & Criminal Investigation).
If the source of cash is genuine and properly declared, and gift deed exists, the transaction can be justified.
If ‘J’ form in son’s name is not proper, it can raise questions on the agricultural income claimed.
Summary and Suggestions:
Issue Advice
‘J’ form in son’s name Only if son is actual cultivator; otherwise, risky
Father gifting Rs 60 Lac to son Allowed, but should be documented with a gift deed
Large cash deposit by son May raise inquiries; keep proper documentation & justification
Source of sale proceeds (Father) Must be declared and reflected in tax filings
Next Steps:
Prepare a registered gift deed for the Rs. 60 lac gift.
Ensure the father’s income tax return properly reflects sale of agricultural land and source of funds.
If son is actual cultivator, consider aligning ‘J’ form accordingly, but best to consult a local tax/legal expert.
Keep all relevant documents handy for Income Tax Department scrutiny.

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