Definition of Relative under Income Tax Act

Section 2(47) of Income Tax Act defines relative as follows:
“relative”, in relation to an individual, means the husband, wife, brother or sister or any lineal ascendant or descendant of that individual

Meaning there by, the following person are included in the definition of a relative:
1: Husband/Wife of the Individual
2: Brother and Sister of the Individual
3: Mother/Father of the Individual
4: Son/Daughter of the Individual
5: Any lineal ascendant or descendant of the Individual

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