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CATEGORY 08 · TOPIC 02

Gifts, Dowry & Hospitality

Gift limits, reporting requirements, hospitality and prohibition of dowry.

Gifts from Near Relatives

The stated ceilings are Group A: ₹25,000; Group B: ₹15,000; Group C: ₹7,500.

Gifts from Personal Friends

For personal friends having no official dealings, the stated limits are Group A/B: ₹5,000 and Group C: ₹2,000. Gifts above the stated limits are to be reported within 30 days.

Hospitality

Lavish, frequent or expensive hospitality from commercial firms, contractors, suppliers or persons having official dealings is described as prohibited.

Dowry Prohibition

Giving, taking, abetting or demanding dowry is prohibited.