The document summarizes key aspects of the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016 in India. It defines key terms like "benami property" and "benami transaction". It establishes authorities like the Initiating Officer, Approving Authority, Adjudicating Authority, and Appellate Tribunal to investigate and rule on benami transactions. The authorities have powers to provisionally attach properties, issue notices, conduct inquiries, and pass confiscation or other orders. Their orders can be appealed to the Appellate Tribunal. The Act aims to curb illegal benami transactions in India.
The amendments of Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act should further enhance India’s attractiveness as an investment destination by encouraging greater transparency in ownership of property. Along with other regulatory changes such as implementation of Goods and Services Act (GST), Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act (RERA) and Land Digitization, this amendment is a step in the right direction. In the short term, it will lead to a reduction in transaction volumes. However, in the long term, it will help aligning transactions with ethical standards and will increase international institutional investors and financial insitutions participation in this sector.
Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988 has been amended and renamed as Prohibition
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The amendments of Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act should further enhance India’s attractiveness as an investment destination by encouraging greater transparency in ownership of property. Along with other regulatory changes such as implementation of Goods and Services Act (GST), Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act (RERA) and Land Digitization, this amendment is a step in the right direction. In the short term, it will lead to a reduction in transaction volumes. However, in the long term, it will help aligning transactions with ethical standards and will increase international institutional investors and financial insitutions participation in this sector.
Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988 has been amended and renamed as Prohibition
of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 (PBPT Act). Benami Act mainly focuses on finding
real names behind nameless real estate transactions. The amended act clearly defines the benami
transactions
Very recently, Benami Property Act was enacted to control black money in India. After demonetisation huge Benami Transactions were recorded. The Act should be taken seriously.
Sections 81 and 82 of Trusts Act, 1882, as adapted by Bangladesh, give legislative recognition to the practice of benami transactions and but it is barred in the Land Reform Ordinance, 1982, Section 5 (1) of which states that no person shall purchase any immovable property for his own benefit in the name of any other person/persons. But Bangladesh has two unique laws.
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Sections 81 and 82 of Trusts Act, 1882, as adapted by Bangladesh, give legislative recognition to the practice of benami transactions and but it is barred in the Land Reform Ordinance, 1982, Section 5 (1) of which states that no person shall purchase any immovable property for his own benefit in the name of any other person/persons. But Bangladesh has two unique laws.
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Taxmann’s Benami, Black Money & Money Laundering Laws provides a compilation of annotated, amended & updated on the following Laws:
• Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 with Rules, Schemes & Notifications
• Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015 with Rules, Challans, Instructions and Circulars & Notifications
• Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002 with Rules & Notifications
• Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018 with Rules, Regulations & Notifications
This book aims to provides a complete and thorough understanding of the statutory portion of the Benami and Black Money Laws.
The Present Publication is the Latest Edition, as amended by the Finance Act 2021.
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1. Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016
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2. Introduction:
25th December 2016 – Prime Minister Statement
“A benami property law came into being in 1988, but it rules were never framed.
It remained dormant for years. We have retrieved it and turned it into an incisive
law. We will soon make it operational”
“ Will fix benamis Next”
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3. Introduction:
The Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Bill, 2015 was introduced in
Lok Sabha on May 13, 2015.
The Bill seeks to amend the Benami Transactions Prohibition Act , 1988 to
(i) amend the definition of benami transactions,
(ii) establish adjudicating authorities and an Appellate Tribunal to deal with
benami transactions, and
(iii) specify the penalty for entering into benami transactions.
The Standing Committee on Finance submitted its report on April 28, 2016.
The government has proposed amendments to the Bill on July 22, 2016
Parliament received the assent of the President on the 10th August, 2016
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Now the Act is known as
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And not as Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988
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“Property" means:
assets of any kind, whether movable or immovable, tangible or intangible, corporeal or
incorporeal and includes any right or interest or legal documents or instruments
evidencing title to or interest in the property and where the property is capable of
conversion into some other form, then the property in the converted form and also
includes the proceeds from the property;
"Benami property" means:
any property which is the subject matter of a Benami transaction and also includes the
proceeds from such property;
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“Benami transaction” means: A transaction or an arrangement,
where a property is transferred to, or is held by, a person, and the consideration for
such property has been provided, or paid by, another person; and
the property is held for the immediate or future benefit, direct or indirect, of the
person who has provided the consideration, a transaction or an arrangement in respect
of a property carried out or made in a fictitious name; or
a transaction or an arrangement in respect of a property where the owner of the
property is not aware of, or, denies knowledge of, such ownership;
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“Benami transaction” means
a transaction or an arrangement in respect of a property where the person providing
the consideration is not traceable or is fictitious;
a person or a fictitious person, as the case may be, in whose name the Benami
property is transferred or held and includes a person who lends his name;
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the Initiating Officer;
the Approving Authority;
the Administrator; and
the Adjudicating Authority
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Who can initiate action?
Assistant Commissioner or a Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax.
Who can approve initiation?
An Additional Commissioner or a Joint Commissioner of Income Tax.
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The Initiating Officer, after obtaining approval shall have power to conduct any inquiry
or investigation in respect of any person, place, property, assets, documents, books of
account or other documents, in respect of any other relevant matters under this Act.
Has power to require any officer of the Central or State Government or a local body or
officer who is responsible for registering and maintaining books of account or other
documents containing a record of any transaction relating to any property or any other
person to furnish information and impound and retain the books of account or other
documents.
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Show Cause Notice:
The Initiating Officer, issue Show Cause notice to the benamidar asking why the
property should not be treated as Benami property.
A copy of the notice shall also be issued to the beneficial owner if his identity is known.
Attachment of Property:
The Initiating Officer with the approval of the approving authority by order in writing,
attach provisionally the property in the manner for a period not exceeding ninety days.
Subsequently pass an order continuing the provisional attachment of the property with
the prior approval of the Approving Authority, till the passing of an order by the
adjudicating authority.
However, within 15 days of the attachment the matter to be referred to Adjudicating
authority.
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A Chairperson & Two Members can adjudicate.
Eligibility:
A Chairperson shall be a member of Indian Revenue Service and held the post of
Commissioner of Income Tax or equivalent post in that service.
Members: shall be a member of the Indian Legal Service and has held the post of Joint
Secretary or equivalent post in that Service.
Term:
Their term is 5 years or attaining the age of 62 whichever is earlier.
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The adjudicating authority is not bound by the procedure laid down by the code of civil
procedure, 1908 but shall be guided by the principles of natural justice.
But, will have the same powers as are vested in a civil court under the Code of Civil
Procedure 1908, i.e.
discovery and inspection;
enforcing the attendance of any person, including any official of a banking company
or a public financial institution or any other intermediary or reporting entity, and
examining him on oath;
compelling the production of books of account and other documents;
issuing commissions;
receiving evidence on affidavits; and
any other matter which may be prescribed.
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Adjudicating authority to issue notice to Binamdar, beneficial owner, any other
interested person including a banking company and any person who made a claim on
the property within 30 days.
Adjudication authority shall provide an opportunity of being heard to the benamidar,
the Initiating Officer, and any other person who claims to be the owner of the property,
and, thereafter pass an order.
Where the Adjudicating Authority is satisfied that some part of the properties is
Benami property, but is not able to specifically identify such part, he shall to the best of
his judgment as to which part of the properties is held Benami.
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In the course of proceedings if the Adjudicating Authority has reason to believe that a
property, other than a property referred to it by the Initiating Officer is Benami
property, it shall attach the property and the property shall be deemed to be a
property referred to it.
The Adjudicating Authority may, at any stage of the proceedings, strike out the name of
any party improperly joined or add the name of any person to enable him to settle all
the questions.
The Benamidar or any other person can appear in person or take assistance of an
authorized person.
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Authorized person means:
Any Officer of a Scheduled Bank
Legal Practitioner
Any person who passed any accountancy examination recognized in this behalf by the
Board.
Any other person so declared.
Orders shall be passed within one year.
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The authority may pass an order confiscating the property held to be a Benami
property and such property will rest with the Central Government.
Where an appeal has been filed against the order of the Adjudicating Authority, the
confiscation of property shall be made subject to the order passed by the Appellate
Tribunal.
The Administrator will have the power to receive and manage the property
Any right of any third person created in such property shall be null and void.
However, if the property acquired from the benamidar before issue of notice for
adequate consideration will not be confiscated.
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A Chairperson & Two Members
Eligibility:
A Chairperson shall be sitting or retired judge of High Court.
A Member of the Indian Legal Service and has held the post of Additional Secretary.
A Member of the IRS and has held the post of Chief Commissioner of Income-tax or
equivalent post
Term:
Their term is 5 years or attaining the age of 65 whichever is earlier.
The Appellate Tribunal shall have all the powers of a civil court.
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No civil court shall have jurisdiction to entertain any suit or proceeding in respect of
any matter which any of the authorities, an Adjudicating Authority or the Appellate
Tribunal is empowered by or under this Act to determine, and no injunction shall be
granted.
Appeal:
Any person, including the Initiating Officer, aggrieved by an order of the Adjudicating
Authority may prefer an appeal to the Appellate Tribunal within of forty-five days.
Any party aggrieved by any decision or order of the Appellate Tribunal may file an
appeal to the High Court within a period of sixty days.
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For trial of an offence punishable under this Act designate one or more Courts of
Session as Special Court
While trying an offence under this Act, a Special Court shall also try an offence other
than an offence referred to in this Act, with which the accused may, under the Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1973, be charged at the same trial.
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Where any person enters into a Benami transaction in order to defeat the provisions of
any law or to avoid payment of statutory dues or to avoid payment to creditors, the
beneficial owner, benamidar and any other person who abets or induces any person to
enter into the Benami transaction, shall be guilty of the offence of Benami transaction.
Whoever is found guilty of the offence of Benami transaction shall be punishable with
rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than one year, but which may
extend to seven years and shall also be liable to fine which may extend to twenty-five
per cent of the fair market value of the property.
However for offences committed before 01.11.2016 the imprisonment is one year.
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Any person who is required to furnish information under this Act knowingly gives false
information to any authority or furnishes any false document in any proceeding under
this Act, shall be punishable with
rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which
may extend to five years and
shall also be liable to fine which may extend to ten per cent of the fair market value
of the property
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The Central Government may, by notification, exempt any property relating to
charitable or religious trusts from the operation of this Act
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The Central Government may, by notification, provide that until the Adjudicating
Authorities are appointed and the Appellate Tribunal is established under this Act,
the Adjudicating Authority appointed under the Money-Laundering Act, 2002 and
the Appellate Tribunal established under Money-Laundering Act,2012
may discharge the functions of the Adjudicating Authority and Appellate Tribunal,
respectively, under this Act respectively.
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