I have gifted Rs. 10lac to my brother and now I want to know whether gift deed is required or not.
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While there's no strict legal requirement to have a gift deed when transferring money between close relatives, it is highly recommended. Having a gift deed provides a clear record of the transaction, which can be useful for the recipient when explaining the source of funds to authorities, particularly for larger amounts.
While there is no statutory requirement of executing gift deed for gifting money, it is advisable to have one as it will help the recipient to explain the source to the Authorities