1. Can a husband gives 2 lakhs or more as gift to his wife by cash?
2. If he can then will it be attract any penalty such as 269ST or 269SS etc
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This discussion clarifies the rules regarding cash gifts from a husband to his wife in India. While gifts are generally exempt from tax in the hands of the recipient, receiving cash exceeding Rs 2 lakh can attract a penalty under Section 269ST. However, gifts below Rs 2 lakh in cash do not incur any penalty.
Section 269ST, any person who enters into a transaction of Rs 2 Lakh or above in cash, will be liable to a penalty of an amount equivalent to the amount of transaction. It is not applicable if a person receives the amount through an Account Payee Cheque or an Account Payee Bank Draft or through use of electronic clearing system through a bank account like :- UPI, E-Wallet etc. hence a husband gives gift to his wife rs.200000 or more, than it is liable for penalty, whether gift is exempt in hands of wife.