There is no limit on holding of gold jewellery or ornaments by anybody provided it is acquired from explained sources of income including inheritance. Legitimate holding of jewellery up to any extent is fully protected. Further, w.r.t. seizure of jewellery during Search and seizure, CBDT Instruction 1994 dated 11-05-1994 prescribes the following additional guidelines for strict compliance -
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