Banking Rules: If you find yourself constantly in need of cash, you should know the daily cash withdrawal limit. The Income Tax Department has clarified the rules regarding cash withdrawals. Withdrawing or giving cash beyond the prescribed limit violates tax rules.
The government now closely monitors cash transactions, as large transactions increase the risk of tax evasion. Often, due to lack of information, people transact large sums of cash and later receive tax notices. Let us tell you that according to Section 269ST of the Income Tax Act, an individual can receive or give a maximum of Rs 2 lakh in cash in a single day. Any cash transaction exceeding this amount is considered a direct violation of the rules. This limit applies to every payment, whether it is a gift, a loan, or a business payment.
The department may consider it a red flag if a person collects more than 200,000 rupees in cash in a single day. If someone violates this rule, the penalties are quite severe. You could face a fine equal to the amount of cash taken.
For example, if you receive Rs 2.5 lakh in cash, you can only be fined Rs 2.5 lakh. This penalty is imposed under Section 271DA of the Income Tax Act and applies to the person receiving the money, not the person giving it.
The government has enacted these rules because cash is difficult to track. Digital or banking transactions record everything, increasing transparency. Even personal transactions are not exempt from these rules. This means that even if you give more than two lakh rupees in cash to a relative or friend, the department can investigate.
