A person wants to purchase house in name of his wife but funds will be transferred from his own account. whether this transaction is valid ?
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This discussion addresses the validity of purchasing a house in a wife's name when the funds originate from the husband's account. Two primary options are presented: transferring funds to the wife's account first, or purchasing the property in the husband's name and then gifting it to the wife via a gift deed. The consensus is that the transaction is valid, with the amount being treated as either a gift or a loan to the wife, potentially falling under Section 56(x)(2) for gifts.
1. Transfer the funds to his wife's account and then purchase the house OR 2. Purchase in your name and gift the house to your wife by preparing a gift deed