Section 92 - Substitution of new section for section 22K - Finance Act, 2007

Substitution of new section for section 22K. 92. For section 22K of the Wealth-tax Act, the following section shall be substituted with effect from the 1st day of June, 2007, namely: - Bar on subsequent application for settlement. "22K.(1) Where, - (i) an order of settlement passed under sub-section (4) of section 22D provides for the imposition of a penalty on the person who made the application under section 22C for settlement, on the ground of concealment of particulars of his net wealth; or (ii) after the passing of an order of settlement under the said sub-section (4) in relation to a case, such person is convicted of any offence under Chapter VIII in relation to that case; or (iii) the case of any such person was sent back to the Assessing Officer by the Settlement Commission on or before the 1st day of June, 2002, then, he shall not be entitled to apply for settlement under section 22C in relation to any other matter. (2) Where a person has made an application under section 22C on or after the 1st day of June, 2007 and if such application has been allowed to be proceeded with under sub-section (1) of section 22D, such person shall not be subsequently entitled to make an application under section 22C".