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  1. Law
  2. /Income-tax Act, 1961

Income-tax Act, 1961

904 sections published.

  • 1Short title, extent and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3"Previous year" defined. [ Substituted by Act 27 of 1999 , Section 4, for Section 3 (w.e.f. 1.4.2000).]
  • 4Charge of income-tax
  • 5Scope of total income
  • 5A[ Apportionment of income between spouses governed by Portuguese Civil Code. [ Inserted by Act 32 of 1994, Section 4 (w.r.e.f. 1.4.1963).]
  • 6Residence in India
  • 7Income deemed to be received
  • 8Dividend income
  • 9Income deemed to accrue or arise in India
  • 9ACertain activities not to constitute business connection in India
  • 9BIncome on receipt of capital asset or stock in trade by specified person from specified entity
  • 10Incomes not included in total income
  • 10A[ Special provision in respect of newly established undertakings in free trade zone, etc. [Substituted by Act 10 of 2000, Section 6, for Section 10-A (w.e.f. 1.4.2001).]
  • 10AA[ Special provisions in respect of newly established Units in Special Economic Zones. [Inserted by Act 28 of 2005 , Section 27 and Schedule II (w.e.f. 10.2.2006).]
  • 10B[ Special provisions in respect of newly established hundred per cent. export-oriented undertakings. [Substituted by Act 10 of 2000, Section 7, for Section 10-B (w.e.f. 1.4.2001).]
  • 10BA[ Special provisions in respect of export of certain articles or things. [ Inserted by Act 54 of 2003, Section 3 (w.e.f. 1.4.2004).]
  • 10BB[ Meaning of computer programmes in certain cases. [ Inserted by Act 14 of 2001, Section 8 (w.r.e.f. 1.4.1994).]
  • 10C[ Special provision in respect of certain industrial undertakings in North-Eastern Region. [ Inserted by Act 27 of 1999 , Section 7 (w.e.f. 1.4.1999).]
  • 11Income from property held for charitable or religious purposes
  • 12Income of trusts or institutions from contributions
  • 12A[Conditions for applicability of sections 11 and 12] [ Substituted by Act 22 of 2007, Section 8, for " Conditions as to registration of trusts, etc." (w.e.f. 1.6.2007).]
  • 12AA[Procedure for registration.]
  • 12AB[Procedure for fresh registration.] [Ins. by the Act No. 38 of 2020, w.e.f. 1-4-2021.]
  • 13Section 11 not to apply in certain cases
  • 13A[Special provision relating to incomes of political parties.]
  • 13B[ Special provisions relating to voluntary contributions received by electoral trust. [ Inserted by Act 33 of 2009, Section 8 (w.e.f. 1.4.2010).]
  • 14Heads of income
  • 14AExpenditure incurred in relation to income not includible in total income [ Inserted by Act 14 of 2001, Section 11 (w.r.e.f. 1.4.1962).]
  • 15Salaries
  • 16Deductions from salaries
  • 17"Salary", "perquisite" and "profits in lieu of salary" defined
  • 18to 21
  • 22Income from house property
  • 23[ Annual value how determined. [ Substituted by Act 14 of 2001, Section 14, for Section 23 (w.e.f. 1.4.2002).]
  • 24[ Deductions from income from house property. [Substituted by Act 14 of 2001, Section 15, for Section 24 (w.e.f. 1.4.2002).]
  • 25Amounts not deductible from income from house property
  • 25A[ Special provision for cases where unrealised rent allowed as deduction is realised subsequently. [Inserted by Act 67 of 1984, Section 9 (w.e.f. 1.4.1985).]
  • 25AA[ Unrealised rent received subsequently to be charged to income-tax. [ Inserted by Act 14 of 2001, Section 18 (w.e.f. 1.4.2002).]
  • 25B[ Special provision for arrears of rent received. [Inserted by Act 10 of 2000, Section 13 (w.e.f. 1.4.2001).]
  • 26Property owned by co-owners
  • 27"Owner of house property", "annual charge", etc., defined
  • 28Profits and gains of business or profession
  • 29Income from profits and gains of business or profession, how computed
  • 30Rent, rates, taxes, repairs and insurance for buildings
  • 31Repairs and insurance of machinery, plant and furniture
  • 32Depreciation
  • 32A[ Investment allowance. [Inserted by Act 66 of 1976, Section 8 (w.e.f. 1.4.1976).]
  • 32AB[ Investment deposit account. [Inserted by Act 23 of 1986, Section 8 (w.e.f. 1.4.1987).]
  • 32ACInvestment in new plant or machinery
  • 32AD[ Investment in new plant or machinery in notified backward areas in certain States. [Inserted by Finance Act, 2015 (No. 20 of 2015), dated 14.5.2015.]
  • 33Development rebate
  • 33ADevelopment allowance
  • 33ABTea development account, coffee development account and rubber development account
  • 33ABASite Restoration Fund
  • 33AC[ Reserves for shipping business. [Inserted by Act 36 of 1989, Section 5 (w.e.f. 1.4.1990).]
  • 33B[ Rehabilitation allowance. [Inserted by Act 20 of 1967, Section 11 (w.e.f. 1.4.1967).]
  • 34Conditions for depreciation allowance and development rebate
  • 34ARestriction on unabsorbed depreciation and unabsorbed investment allowance for limited period in case of certain domestic companies. [ Inserted by Act 18 of 1992, Section 13 (w.e.f. 1.4.1992).]
  • 35Expenditure on scientific research
  • 35AExpenditure on acquisition of patent rights or copyrights
  • 35ABExpenditure on know-how
  • 35ABBExpenditure for obtaining licence to operate telecommunication services
  • 35ACExpenditure on eligible projects or schemes
  • 35ADDeduction in respect of expenditure on specified business
  • 35BExport markets development allowance
  • 35CAgricultural development allowance
  • 35CCRural development allowance
  • 35CCAExpenditure by way of payment to associations and institutions for carrying out rural development programmes
  • 35CCBExpenditure by way of payment to associations and institutions for carrying out programmes or conservation of natural resources
  • 35CCCExpenditure on agricultural extension project
  • 35CCDExpenditure on skill development project
  • 35DAmortisation of certain preliminary expenses
  • 35DDAmortisation of expenditure in case of amalgamation or demerger
  • 35DDAAmortisation of expenditure incurred under voluntary retirement scheme. [Inserted by Act 14 of 2001, Section 24 (w.e.f. 1.4.2001).]
  • 35EDeduction for expenditure on prospecting, etc., for certain minerals
  • 36Other deductions
  • 37General
  • 38Building, etc., partly used for business, etc., or not exclusively so used
  • 39Managing agency commission
  • 40Amounts not deductible
  • 40AExpenses or payments not deductible in certain circumstances. [ Inserted by Act 19 of 1968, Section 7 (w.e.f. 1.4.1968).]
  • 41Profits chargeable to tax
  • 42Special provision for deductions in the case of business for prospecting, etc., for mineral oil
  • 43Definitions of certain terms relevant to income from profits and gains of business or profession
  • 43A[ Special provisions consequential to changes in rate of exchange of currency. [ Substituted by Act 20 of 2002, Section 21, for Section 43-A (w.e.f. 1.4.2003).]
  • 43AA[ Taxation of foreign exchange fluctuation. [Inserted by Finance Act, 2018 (Act No. 13 of 2018), dated 29.3.2018.]
  • 43B[ Certain deductions to be only on actual payment. [Inserted by Act 11 of 1983, Section 18 (w.e.f. 1.4.1984).]
  • 43C[ Special provision for computation of cost of acquisition of certain assets. [ Inserted by Act 26 of 1988, Section 13 (w.e.f. 1.4.1988).]
  • 43CA[ Special provision for full value of consideration for transfer of assets other than capital assets in certain cases. [Inserted by Act 17 of 2013, section 10 (w.e.f. 1-4-2014).]
  • 43CB[ Computation of income from construction and service contracts. [Inserted by Finance Act, 2018 (Act No. 13 of 2018), dated 29.3.2018.]
  • 43D[ Special provision in case of income of public financial institutions, public companies, etc. [ Substituted by Act 27 of 1999 , Section 28, for Section 43-D (w.e.f. 1.4.2000).]
  • 44Insurance business
  • 44A[ Special provision for deduction in the case of trade, professional or similar association. [Inserted by Act 5 of 1964, Section 11 (w.e.f. 1.4.1964).]
  • 44AA[ Maintenance of accounts by certain persons carrying on profession or business. [Inserted by Act 41 of 1975, Section 11 (w.e.f. 1.4.1976).]
  • 44ABAudit of accounts of certain persons carrying on business or profession
  • 44AC[ Special provision for computing profits and gains from the business of trading in certain goods. [Inserted by Act 21 of 1984, Section 11 (w.e.f. 1.4.1985).]
  • 44AD[ Special provision for computing profits and gains of business on presumptive basis. [ Substituted by Act 33 of 2009, Section 20 (w.e.f. 1.4.2011).]
  • 44ADASpecial provision for computing profits and gains of profession on presumptive basis
  • 44AE[ Special provision for computing profits and gains of business of plying, hiring or leasing goods carriages. [Inserted by Act 32 of 1994, Section 16 (w.e.f. 1.4.1994).]
  • 44AF[ Special provisions for computing profits and gains of retail business. [ Inserted by Act 26 of 1997, Section 14 (w.e.f. 1.4.1998).]
  • 44B[ Special provision for computing profits and gains of shipping business in the case of non-residents. [ Inserted by Act 25 of 1975, Section 8 (w.e.f. 1.4.1976).]
  • 44BB[ Special provision for computing profits and gains in connection with the business of exploration, etc., of mineral oils. [Inserted by Act 11 of 1987, Section 11 (w.r.e.f. 1.4.1983).]
  • 44BBA[ Special provision for computing profits and gains of the business of operation of aircraft in the case of non-residents. [Inserted by Act 11 of 1987, Section 12 (w.e.f. 1.4.1988).]
  • 44BBB[ Special provision for computing profits and gains of foreign companies engaged in the business of civil construction, etc., in certain turnkey power projects. [Inserted by Act 13 of 1989, Section 10 (w.e.f. 1.4.1990).]
  • 44C[ Deduction of head office expenditure in the case of non-residents. [Inserted by Act 66 of 1976, Section 10 (w.e.f. 1.6.1976).]
  • 44D[ Special provisions for computing income by way of royalties, etc., in the case of foreign companies. [ Inserted by Act 66 of 1976, Section 10 (w.e.f. 1.6.1976).]
  • 44DA[ Special provision for computing income by way of royalties, etc., in case of non-residents. [Inserted by Act 32 of 2003, Section 28 (w.e.f. 1.4.2004).]
  • 44DBSpecial provision for computing deductions in the case of business reorganisation of co-operative banks. [ Inserted by Act 22 of 2007, Section 15 (w.e.f. 1.4.2008).]
  • 45Capital gains
  • 46Capital gains on distribution of assets by companies in liquidation
  • 46ACapital gains on purchase by company of its own shares or other specified securities. [ Inserted by Act 27 of 1999 , Section 33 (w.e.f. 1.4.2000).]
  • 47Transactions not regarded as transfer
  • 47A[ Withdrawal of exemption in certain cases. [Inserted by Act 67 of 1984, Section 13 (w.e.f. 1.4.1985).]
  • 48Mode of computation. [Substituted by Act 18 of 1992, Section 24, for Section 48 (w.e.f. 1.4.1993).]
  • 49Cost with reference to certain modes of acquisition
  • 50[ Special provision for computation of capital gains in case of depreciable assets. [ Substituted by Act 46 of 1986, Section 9, for Section 50 (w.e.f. 1.4.1988).]
  • 50A[ Special provision for cost of acquisition in case of depreciable asset. [ Inserted by Act 21 of 1998, Section 23 (w.r.e.f. 1.4.1998).]
  • 50BSpecial provision for computation of capital gains in case of slump sale
  • 50C[ Special provision for full value of consideration in certain cases. [Inserted by Act 20 of 2002, Section 24 (w.e.f. 1.4.2003).]
  • 51Advance money received
  • 52Consideration for transfer in cases of understatement
  • 53Exemption of capital gains from a residential house
  • 54Profit on sale of property used for residence
  • 54ARelief of tax on capital gains in certain cases
  • 54B[ Capital gain on transfer of land used for agricultural purposes not to be charged in certain cases. [Inserted by Act 19 of 1970, Section 11 (w.e.f. 1.4.1970).]
  • 54CCapital gain on transfer of jewellery held for personal use not to be charged in certain cases
  • 54D[ Capital gain on compulsory acquisition of lands and buildings not to be charged in certain cases. [Inserted by Act 21 of 1973, Section 7 (w.e.f. 1.4.1974).]
  • 54E[ Capital gain on transfer of capital assets not to be charged in certain cases. [Inserted by Act 29 of 1977, Section 13 (w.e.f. 1.4.1978).]
  • 54EA[ Capital gain on transfer of long-term capital assets not to be charged in the case of investment in [specified securities] [Inserted by Act 33 of 1996, Section 20 (w.e.f. 1.10.1996).]
  • 54EB[ Capital gain on transfer of long-term capital assets not to be charged in certain cases. [Inserted by Act 33 of 1996, Section 20 (w.e.f. 1.10.1996).]
  • 54EC[ Capital gain not to be charged on investment in certain bonds. [Inserted by Act 10 of 2000, Section 27 (w.e.f. 1.4.2001).]
  • 54ED[ Capital gain on transfer of certain listed securities or unit not to be charged in certain cases. [Inserted by Act 14 of 2001, Section 32 (w.e.f. 1.4.2002).]
  • 54F[ Capital gain on transfer of certain capital assets not to be charged in case of investment in residential house. [Inserted by Act 14 of 1982, Section 12 (w.e.f. 1.4.1983).]
  • 54G[ Exemption of capital gains on transfer of assets in cases of shifting of industrial undertaking from urban area. [Inserted by Act 11 of 1987, Section 24 (w.e.f. 1.4.1988).]
  • 54GA[ Exemption of capital gains on transfer of assets in cases of shifting of industrial undertaking from urban area to any Special Economic Zone. [Inserted by Act 28 of 2005 , Section 27 and Schedule II (w.e.f. 10.2.2006).]
  • 54GBCapital gain on transfer of residential property not to be charged in certain cases
  • 54H[ Extension of time for acquiring new asset or depositing or investing amount of capital gain. [Inserted by Act 49 of 1991, Section 21 (w.e.f. 1.10.1991).]
  • 55Meaning of "adjusted", "cost of improvement" and "cost of acquisition"
  • 55A[ Reference to Valuation Officer. [Inserted by Act 45 of 1972, Section 2 (w.e.f. 1.1.1973).]
  • 56Income from other sources
  • 57Deductions
  • 58Amounts not deductible
  • 59Profits chargeable to tax
  • 60Transfer of income where there is no transfer of assets
  • 61Revocable transfer of assets
  • 62Transfer irrevocable for a specified period
  • 63"Transfer" and "revocable transfer" defined
  • 64Income of individual to include income of spouse, minor child, etc
  • 65Liability of person in respect of income included in the income of another person
  • 66Total income
  • 67Method of computing a partner's share in the income of the firm
  • 67A[ Method of computing a member's share in income of association of persons or body of individuals. [ Inserted by Act 3 of 1989, Section 12 (w.e.f. 1.4.1989).]
  • 68Cash credits
  • 69Unexplained investments
  • 69A[ Unexplained money, etc. [Inserted by Act 5 of 1964, Section 16 (w.e.f. 1.4.1964).]
  • 69B[ Amount of investments, etc., not fully disclosed in books of account. [Inserted by Act 10 of 1965, Section 19 (w.e.f. 1.4.1965).]
  • 69C[ Unexplained expenditure, etc. [Inserted by Act 41 of 1975, Section 14 (w.e.f. 1.4.1976).]
  • 69D[ Amount borrowed or repaid on hundi. [Inserted by Act 41 of 1975, Section 14 (w.e.f. 1.4.1976).]
  • 70[ Set off of loss from one source against income from another source under the same head of income. [ Substituted by Act 20 of 2002, Section 27, for Section 70 (w.e.f. 1.4.2003).]
  • 71[ Set off of loss from one head against income from another. [Substituted by Act 49 of 1991, Section 23, for Section 71 (w.e.f. 1.4.1992).]
  • 71A[ Transitional provisions for set off of loss under the head "Income from house property". [ Substituted by Act 32 of 1994, Section 22, for Section 71-A (w.e.f. 1.4.1995).]
  • 71B[ Carry forward and set off of loss from house property. [ Inserted by Act 21 of 1998, Section 26 (w.e.f. 1.4.1999).]
  • 72Carry forward and set off of business losses
  • 72AProvisions relating to carry forward and set off of accumulated loss and unabsorbed depreciation allowance in amalgamation or demerger, etc
  • 72AA[ Provisions relating to carry forward and set off of accumulated loss and unabsorbed depreciation allowance in scheme of amalgamation of banking company in certain cases. [ Inserted by Act 18 of 2005, Section 19 (w.e.f. 1.4.2005).]
  • 72AB[ Provisions relating to carry forward and set off of accumulated loss and unabsorbed depreciation allowance in business reorganisation of co-operative banks. [ Inserted by Act 22 of 2007, Section 21 (w.e.f. 1.4.2008).]
  • 73Losses in speculation business
  • 73A[ Carry forward and set off of losses by specified business. [ Inserted by Act 33 of 2009, Section 28 (w.e.f. 1.4.2010).]
  • 74[ Losses under the head "Capital gains". [Substituted by Act 11 of 1987, Section 31, for Section 74 (w.e.f. 1.4.1988).]
  • 74A[ Losses from certain specified sources falling under the head "Income from other sources".-] [Inserted by Act 16 of 1972, Section 11 (w.e.f. 1.4.1972).]
  • 75[ Losses of firms. [Substituted by Act 18 of 1992, Section 39, for Sections 75, 76 and 77 (w.e.f. 1.4.1993).]
  • 76Loses of unregistered firms assessed as registered firms
  • 77Losses of unregistered firms or their partners
  • 78Carry forward and set off of losses in case of change in constitution of firm or on succession
  • 79Carry forward and set off of losses in case of certain companies
  • 79ANotwithstanding anything contained in this Act, where consequent to a search under section 132 or a requisition under section 132A or a survey under section 133A other than under sub-section (2A) of that section, the total income of any previous year of an assessee includes any undisclosed income, no set off, against such undisclosed income, of any loss, whether brought forward or otherwise, or unabsorbed depreciation under sub-section (2) of section 32, shall be allowed to the assessee under any provision of this Act in computing his total income for such previous year
  • 80Submission of return for losses
  • 80ADeductions to be made in computing total income
  • 80AAComputation of deduction under section 80-M
  • 80AB[ Deductions to be made with reference to the income included in the gross total income. [Inserted by Act 44 of 1980, Section 12 (w.e.f. 1.4.1981).]
  • 80AC[ Deduction not to be allowed unless return furnished. [Substituted by Finance Act, 2018 (Act No. 13 of 2018), dated 29.3.2018.]
  • 80BDefinitions
  • 80C[ Deduction in respect of life insurance premia, deferred annuity, contributions to provident fund, subscription to certain equity shares or debentures, etc. [Inserted by Act 18 of 2005, Section 21 (w.e.f. 1.4.2006).]
  • 80CCDeduction in respect of investment in certain new shares
  • 80CCA[ Deduction in respect of deposits under National Savings Scheme or payment to a deferred annuity plan. [Substituted by Act 26 of 1988, Section 23, for Section 80-CCA (w.e.f. 1.4.1988).]
  • 80CCB[ Deduction in respect of investment made under Equity Linked Savings Scheme. [Inserted by Act 12 of 1990, Section 17 (w.e.f. 1.4.1991).]
  • 80CCC[ Deduction in respect of contribution to certain pension funds. [Inserted by Act 33 of 1996, Section 23 (w.e.f. 1.4.1997).]
  • 80CCD[ Deduction in respect of contribution to pension scheme of Central Government. [Inserted by Act 23 of 2004, Section 15 (w.e.f. 1.4.2004).]
  • 80CCE[ Limit on deductions under sections 80-C, 80-CCC and 80-CCD. [ Inserted by Act 18 of 2005, Section 24 (w.e.f. 1.4.2006).]
  • 80CCFDeduction in respect of subscription to long-term infrastructure bonds
  • 80CCGDeduction in respect of investment made under an equity savings scheme
  • 80D[ Deduction in respect of health insurance premia. [Substituted by Act 18 of 2008, Section 17 (w.e.f. 1.4.2009).]
  • 80DD[ Deduction in respect of maintenance including medical treatment of a dependant who is a person with disability. [Substituted by Act 32 of 2003, Section 34 (w.e.f. 1.4.2004).]
  • 80DDADeduction in respect of deposit made for maintenance of handicapped dependant
  • 80DDB[ Deduction in respect of medical treatment, etc. [ Substituted by Act 32 of 2003, Section 35, for Section 80-DDB (w.e.f. 1.4.2004).]
  • 80E[ Deduction in respect of interest on loan taken for higher education. [ Substituted by Act 18 of 2005, Section 25, for Section 80-E (w.e.f. 1.4.2006).]
  • 80EEDeduction in respect of interest on loan taken for residential house property
  • 80EEADeduction in respect of interest on loan taken for certain house property
  • 80EEBDeduction in respect of purchase of electric vehicle
  • 80FDeduction in respect of educational expenses in certain cases
  • 80FFDeduction in respect of expenses, on higher education in certain cases
  • 80GDeduction in respect of donations to certain funds, charitable institutions, etc
  • 80GG[ Deductions in respect of rents paid. [Inserted by Act 21 of 1998, Section 30 (w.e.f. 1.4.1998).]
  • 80GGA[ Deduction in respect of certain donations for scientific research or rural development. [Inserted by Act 21 of 1979, Section 11 (w.e.f. 1.4.1980).]
  • 80GGB[ Deduction in respect of contributions given by companies to political parties. [Inserted by Act 46 of 2003, Section 10 (w.e.f. 11.9.2003).]
  • 80GGCDeduction in respect of contributions given by any person to political parties
  • 80HDeduction in case of new industrial undertakings employing displaced persons, etc
  • 80HH[ Deduction in respect of profits and gains from newly established industrial undertakings or hotel business in backward areas. [Inserted by Act 26 of 1974, Section 9 (w.e.f. 1.4.1974).]
  • 80HHA[ Deduction in respect of profits and gains from newly established small-scale industrial undertakings in certain areas. [Inserted by Act 29 of 1977, Section 18 (w.e.f. 1.4.1978).]
  • 80HHB[ Deduction in respect of profits and gains from projects outside India. [Inserted by Act 14 of 1982, Section 18 (w.e.f. 1.4.1983).]
  • 80HHC[ Deduction in respect of profits retained for export business. [Substituted by Act 32 of 1985, Section 19, for Section 80-HHC (w.e.f. 1.4.1986).]
  • 80HHD[ Deduction in respect of earnings in convertible foreign exchange. [Inserted by Act 3 of 1989, Section 16 (w.e.f. 1.4.1989).]
  • 80HHE[ Deduction in respect of profits from export of computer software, etc. [Inserted by Act 49 of 1991, Section 30 (w.e.f. 1.4.1991).]
  • 80HHF[ Deduction in respect of profits and gains from export or transfer of film software, etc. [Inserted by Act 27 of 1999 , Section 49 (w.e.f. 1.4.2000).]
  • 80I[ Deduction in respect of profits and gains from industrial undertakings after a certain date, etc. [Inserted by Act 44 of 1980, Section 16 (w.e.f. 1.4.1981).]
  • 80IADeductions in respect of profits and gains from industrial undertakings or enterprises engaged in infrastructure development, etc
  • 80IAB[ Deductions in respect of profits and gains by an undertaking or enterprise engaged in development of Special Economic Zone. [Inserted by Act 28 of 2005 , Section 27 and Schedule II (w.e.f. 10.3.2006).]
  • 80IACSpecial provision in respect of specified business
  • 80IBDeduction in respect of profits and gains from certain industrial undertakings other than infrastructure development undertakings
  • 80IBADeductions in respect of profits and gains from housing projects
  • 80IC[ Special provisions in respect of certain undertakings or enterprises in certain special category States. [Inserted by Act 32 of 2003, Section 40 (w.e.f. 1.4.2004).]
  • 80ID[ Deduction in respect of profits and gains from business of hotels and convention centres in specified area. [ Inserted by Act 22 of 2007, Section 31 (w.e.f. 1.4.2008).]
  • 80IE[ Special provisions in respect of certain undertakings in North-Eastern States. [Inserted by Act 22 of 2007, Section 32 (w.e.f. 1.4.2008).]
  • 80JDeduction in respect of profits and gains from newly established industrial undertakings or ships or hotel business in certain cases
  • 80JJDeduction in respect of profits and gains from business of poultry farming
  • 80JJA[ Deduction in respect of profit and gains from business of collecting and processing of bio-degradable waste. [ Inserted by Act 21 of 1998, Section 35 (w.e.f. 1.4.1999).]
  • 80JJAA[ Deduction in respect of employment of new employees. [Substituted by Act 28 of 2016, section 45, for section 80JJAA (w.e.f. 1-4-2017).]
  • 80KDeduction in respect of dividends attributable to profits and gains from new industrial undertakings or ships or hotel business
  • 80LDeductions in respect of interest on certain securities, dividends, etc
  • 80LA[ Deductions in respect of certain incomes of Offshore Banking Units and International Financial Services Centre. [Substituted by Act 28 of 2005 , Section 27 and Schedule II, for Section 80-LA (w.e.f. 10.2.2006).]
  • 80MDeduction in respect of certain inter-corporate dividends
  • 80MMDeduction in the case of an Indian company in respect of royalties, etc., received from any concern in India
  • 80NDeduction in respect of dividends received from certain foreign companies
  • 80O[ Deduction in respect of royalties, etc., from certain foreign enterprises.- ] [Substituted by Act 32 of 1971, Section 21 (w.e.f. 1.4.1972).]
  • 80P[ Deduction in respect of income of co-operative societies. [Inserted by Act 20 of 1967, Section 33 and Schedule III (w.e.f. 1.4.1968).]
  • 80PA[ Deduction in respect of certain income of Producer Companies. [Inserted by Finance Act, 2018 (Act No. 13 of 2018), dated 29.3.2018.]
  • 80Q[ Deduction in respect of profits and gains from the business of publication of books. [ Inserted by Act 49 of 1991, Section 35 (w.e.f. 1.4.1992).]
  • 80QQDeduction in respect of profits and gains from the business of publication of books
  • 80QQA[ Deduction in respect of professional income of authors of text books in Indian languages. [Inserted by Act 21 of 1979, Section 15 (w.e.f. 1.4.1980).]
  • 80QQB[ Deduction in respect of royalty income, etc., of authors of certain books other than text books. [ Inserted by Act 32 of 2003, Section 44 (w.e.f. 1.4.2004).]
  • 80R[ Deduction in respect of remuneration from certain foreign sources in the case of professors, teachers, etc. [Inserted by Act 2 of 1967, Section 23 (w.r.e.f. 1.4.1966).]
  • 80RR[ Deduction in respect of professional income from foreign sources in certain cases. [Inserted by Act 14 of 1969, Section 11 (w.e.f. 1.4.1970).]
  • 80RRA[ Deduction in respect of remuneration received for services rendered outside India. [Substituted by Act 29 of 1977, Section 19, for Section 80-RRA (w.e.f. 1.4.1978).]
  • 80RRB[ Deduction in respect of royalty on patents. [Inserted by Act 32 of 2003, Section 45 (w.e.f. 1.4.2004).]
  • 80SDeduction in respect of compensation for termination of managing agency, etc., in the case of assesses other than companies. - [Omitted by the Finance Act, 1986 (23 of 1986), section 22 (w.e.f. 1-4-1987).]
  • 80TDeduction in respect of long-term capital gains in the case of assessees other than companies
  • 80TTDeduction in respect of winnings from lottery
  • 80TTADeduction in respect of interest on deposits in savings account
  • 80TTB[ Deduction in respect of interest on deposits in case of senior citizens. [Inserted by Finance Act, 2018 (Act No. 13 of 2018), dated 29.3.2018.]
  • 80U[ Deduction in case of a person with disability. [Substituted by Act 32 of 2003, Section 46, for Section 80-U (w.e.f. 1.4.2004).]
  • 80VDeduction from gross total income of the parent in certain cases
  • 80VVDeduction in respect of expenses incurred in connection with certain proceedings under the Act
  • 80VVARestriction on certain deduction in the case of Companies
  • 81Income of co-operative societies
  • 82Dividends from co-operative society
  • 83Income of marketing society
  • 84Income of newly established industrial undertakings or hotels
  • 85Dividend from new industrial undertaking or hotel
  • 85ADeduction of tax on inter-corporate dividends
  • 85BDeduction of tax on dividends received from certain foreign companies
  • 85CDeduction of tax on royalties, etc., received from certain foreign companies
  • 86[ Share of member of an association of persons or body of individuals in the income of the association or body. [ Substituted by Act 18 of 1992, Section 49, for Section 86 (w.e.f. 1.4.1993).]
  • 86ADeduction from tax on certain securities
  • 87Rebate to be allowed in computing income-tax
  • 87ARebate on educational expenses in certain cases
  • 88[ Rebate on life insurance premia, contribution to provident fund, etc. [Inserted by Act 12 of 1990, Section 30 (w.e.f. 1.4.1991).]
  • 88ARebate in respect of investment in certain new shares or units
  • 88BRebate of income-tax in case of individuals of sixty-five years or above
  • 88CRebate of income-tax in case of women below sixty-five years
  • 88DRebate of income-tax in case of certain individuals
  • 88E[ Rebate in respect of securities transaction tax. [Inserted by Act 23 of 2004, Section 23 (w.e.f. 1.4.2005).]
  • 89[ Relief when salary, etc., is paid in arrears or in advance. [ Substituted by Act 20 of 2002, Section 38, for Section 89 (w.r.e.f. 1.4.1996).]
  • 89ARelief from taxation in income from retirement benefit account maintained in a notified country
  • 90[ Agreement with foreign countries or specified territories. [ Substituted by Act 33 of 2009, Section 40, for Section 90 (w.e.f. 1.10.2009).]
  • 90A[ Adoption by Central Government of agreement between specified associations for double taxation relief. [ Inserted by Act 21 of 2006, Section 20 (w.e.f. 1.6.2006).]
  • 91Countries with which no agreement exists
  • 92[ Computation of income from international transaction having regard to arm's length price. [ Substituted by Act 14 of 2001, Section 49 (w.e.f. 1.4.2002).]
  • 92AMeaning of associated enterprise
  • 92BMeaning of international transaction
  • 92BAMeaning of specified domestic transaction
  • 92CComputation of arm's length price
  • 92CA[ Reference to Transfer Pricing Officer. [Inserted by Act 20 of 2002, Section 42 (w.e.f. 1.6.2002).]
  • 92CB[ Power of Board to make safe harbour rules. [ Inserted by Act 33 of 2009, Section 42 (w.e.f. 1.4.2009).]
  • 92CCAdvance pricing agreement
  • 92CDEffect to advance pricing agreement
  • 92CESecondary adjustment in certain cases
  • 92DMaintenance and keeping of information and document by persons entering into an international transaction
  • 92EReport from an accountant to be furnished by persons entering into international transaction
  • 92FDefinitions of certain terms relevant to computation of arm's length price, etc
  • 93Avoidance of income-tax by transactions resulting in transfer of income to non-residents
  • 94Avoidance of tax by certain transactions in securities
  • 94ASpecial measures in respect of transactions with persons located in notified jurisdictional area
  • 94BLimitation on interest deduction in certain cases
  • 95Charge of Super-tax
  • 96Total income for Super-tax
  • 97Applicability of Act to Super-tax
  • 98Avoidance of Super-tax
  • 99Income not chargeable to Super-tax
  • 100Donations for charitable purposes
  • 101Newly established industrial undertakings or hotels
  • 102Share from registered Firm
  • 103Relief for salary, etc., received in arrear, etc
  • 104Income-tax on undistributed income of certain companies
  • 105Special provisions for certain companies
  • 106Period of limitation for making orders under section 104
  • 107Approval of Inspecting Assistant Commissioner for orders under section 104
  • 108Savings for company in which public are substantially interested
  • 109"Distributable income", "investment company" and "statutory percentage" defined
  • 110[ Determination of tax where total income includes income on which no tax is payable. [ Substituted by Act 10 of 1965, Section 32, for Section 110 (w.r.e.f. 1.4.1965).]
  • 111Tax on accumulated balance of recognised provident fund
  • 111A[ Tax on short-term capital gains in certain cases. [Inserted by Act 23 of 2004, Section 26 (w.e.f. 1.4.2005).]
  • 112[ Tax on long-term capital gains. [Inserted by Act 18 of 1992, Section 53 (w.e.f. 1.4.1993).]
  • 112ATax on long-term capital gains in certain cases
  • 113[ Tax in the case of block assessment of search cases. [ Inserted by Act 22 of 1995, Section 24 (w.e.f. 1.7.1995).]
  • 114Tax on capital gains in cases of assessees other than companies
  • 115Tax on capital gains in case of companies
  • 115A[ Tax on dividends, royalty and technical service fees in the case of foreign companies. [Inserted by Act 66 of 1976, Section 20 (w.e.f. 1.6.1976).]
  • 115AB[ Tax on income from units purchased in foreign currency or capital gains arising from their transfer. [Inserted by Act 49 of 1991, Section 41 (w.e.f. 1.4.1992).]
  • 115ACATax on income from Global Depository Receipts purchased in foreign currency or capital gains arising from their transfer
  • 115ADTax on income of Foreign Institutional Investors from securities or capital gains arising from their transfer
  • 115B[ Tax on profits and gains of life insurance business. [Inserted by Act 66 of 1976, Section 20 (w.e.f. 1.6.1976).]
  • 115BA[ [Tax on income of certain manufacturing domestic companies] [Inserted by Act 28 of 2016, Section 51 (w.e.f. 1-4-2017).]
  • 115BAA[ Tax on income of certain domestic companies. [Inserted by Act No. 46 of 2019, dated 11.12.2019.]
  • 115BABTax on income of new manufacturing domestic companies
  • 115BB[ Tax on winnings from lotteries, crossword puzzles, races including horse races, card games and other games of any sort or gambling or betting of any form or nature whatsoever. [ Inserted by Act 23 of 1986, Section 26 (w.e.f. 1.4.1987).]
  • 115BBA[ Tax on non-resident sportsmen or sports associations. [ Inserted by Act 36 of 1989, Section 16 (w.e.f. 1.4.1990).]
  • 115BBB[ Tax on income from units of an open-ended equity oriented fund of the Unit Trust of India or of Mutual Funds. [ Inserted by Act 20 of 2002, Section 49 (w.e.f. 1.4.2003).]
  • 115BBC[ Anonymous donations to be taxed in certain cases. [Inserted by Act 21 of 2006, Section 22 (w.e.f. 1.4.2007).]
  • 115BBDTax on certain dividends received from foreign companies. - (1) Where the total income of an assessee, being an Indian company, [***] [Ins. by Act 8 of 2011, section 17 (w.e.f. 1-4-2012).] includes any income by way of dividends declared, distributed or paid by a specified foreign company, the income-tax payable shall be the aggregate of
  • 115BBDA[ Tax on certain dividends received from domestic companies. [Inserted by Act 28 of 2016, section 52 (w.e.f. 1-4-2017).]
  • 115BBE[ Tax on income referred to in section 68 or section 69 or section 69A or section 69B or section 69C or section 69D. [Inserted by Act 23 of 2012, section 47 (w.e.f. 1-4-2013).]
  • 115BBF[ Tax on income from patent. [Inserted by Act 23 of 2012, section 54, (w.e.f. 1-4-2017).]
  • 115BBG[ Tax on income from transfer of carbon credits. [Inserted by Act 7 of 2017, section 45 (w.e.f. 1-4-2018).]
  • 115BBHTax on income from virtual digital assets
  • 115BBISpecified income of certain institutions
  • 115CDefinitions
  • 115DSpecial provision for computation of total income of non-residents
  • 115E[ Tax on investment income and long-term capital gains. [ Substituted by Act 26 of 1997, Section 36, for Section 115-E (w.e.f. 1.4.1998).]
  • 115FCapital gains on transfer of foreign exchange assets not to be charged in certain cases
  • 115GReturn of income not to be filed in certain cases
  • 115HBenefit under Chapter to be available in certain cases even after the assessee becomes resident
  • 115IChapter not to apply if the assessee so chooses
  • 115JSpecial provisions relating to certain companies
  • 115JA[ Deemed income relating to certain companies. [Inserted by Act 33 of 1996, Section 39 (w.e.f. 1.4.1997).]
  • 115JAA[ Tax credit in respect of tax paid on deemed income relating to certain companies. [Inserted by Act 26 of 1997, Section 38 (w.e.f. 1.4.1997).]
  • 115JBSpecial provision for payment of tax by certain companies
  • 115JC[ Special provisions for payment of tax by certain persons other than a company. [Substituted by Act No. 23 of 2012, section 50, for section 115JC (w.e.f. 1-4-2013).]
  • 115JDTax credit for alternate minimum tax
  • 115JEApplication of other provisions of this Act
  • 115JEE[ Application of this Chapter to certain persons. [Inserted by Act No. 23 of 2012, section 53, (w.e.f. 1-4-2013).]
  • 115JFInterpretation in this Chapter
  • 115JGConversion of an Indian branch of foreign company into subsidiary Indian company
  • 115JHForeign company said to be resident in India
  • 115KSpecial provision for computation of income in certain cases
  • 115LReturn of income not to be filed in certain cases
  • 115MSpecial provision for disallowance of deductions and rebate of income-tax
  • 115NBar of proceedings in certain cases
  • 115OTax on distributed profits of domestic companies
  • 115PInterest payable for non-payment of tax by domestic companies
  • 115Q[ ***] [Omitted by Finance Act, 2018 (Act No. 13 of 2018), dated 29.3.2018.]
  • 115QATax on distributed income to shareholders
  • 115QBInterest payable for non-payment of tax by company
  • 115QCWhen company is deemed to be assessee in default
  • 115RTax on distributed income to unit holders
  • 115SInterest payable for non-payment of tax
  • 115TUnit Trust of India or Mutual Fund to be an assessee in default
  • 115TATax on distributed income to investors
  • 115TBInterest payable for non-payment of tax
  • 115TCSecuritisation trust to be assessee in default
  • 115TCATax on income from securitisation trusts
  • 115TDTax on accreted income
  • 115TEInterest payable for non-payment of tax by [trust or institution]
  • 115TFWhen [trust or institution] is deemed to be assessee in default
  • 115UTax on income in certain cases
  • 115UATax on income of unit holder and business trust
  • 115UBTax on income of investment fund and its unit holders
  • 115VDefinitions
  • 115VAComputation of profits and gains from the business of operating qualifying ships
  • 115VBOperating ships
  • 115VCQualifying company
  • 115VDQualifying ship
  • 115VEManner of computation of income under tonnage tax scheme
  • 115VFTonnage income
  • 115VGComputation of tonnage income
  • 115VHCalculation in case of joint operation, etc
  • 115VIRelevant shipping income
  • 115VJTreatment of common costs
  • 115VKDepreciation
  • 115VLGeneral exclusion of deduction and set off, etc
  • 115VMExclusion of loss
  • 115VNChargeable gains from transfer of tonnage tax assets
  • 115VOExclusion from provisions of section 115-JB
  • 115VPMethod and time of opting for tonnage tax scheme
  • 115VQPeriod for which tonnage tax option to remain in force
  • 115VRRenewal of tonnage tax scheme
  • 115VSProhibition to opt for tonnage tax scheme in certain cases
  • 115VTTransfer of profits to Tonnage Tax Reserve Account
  • 115VUMinimum training requirement for tonnage tax company
  • 115VVLimit for charter in of tonnage
  • 115VWMaintenance and audit of accounts
  • 115VXDetermination of tonnage
  • 115VYAmalgamation
  • 115VZDemerger
  • 115VZAEffect of temporarily ceasing to operate qualifying ships
  • 115VZBAvoidance of tax
  • 115VZCExclusion from tonnage tax scheme
  • 115WDefinitions
  • 115WACharge of fringe benefit tax
  • 115WBFringe benefits
  • 115WCValue of fringe benefits
  • 115WDReturn of fringe benefits
  • 115WEAssessment
  • 115WFBest judgment assessment
  • 115WGFringe benefits escaping assessment
  • 115WHIssue of notice where fringe benefits have escaped assessment
  • 115WIPayment of fringe benefit tax
  • 115WJAdvance tax in respect of fringe benefits
  • 115WKInterest for default in furnishing return of fringe benefits
  • 115WKA[ Recovery of fringe benefit tax by the employer from the employee. [ Inserted by Act 22 of 2007, Section 41 (w.e.f. 1.4.2007).]
  • 115WKB[ Deemed payment of tax by employee. [ Inserted by Act 18 of 2008, Section 29 (w.e.f. 1.4.2008).]
  • 115WLApplication of other provisions of this Act
  • 115WM[ Chapter XII-H not to apply after a certain date. [ Inserted by Act 33 of 2009, Section 49 (w.e.f. 1.4.2009).]
  • 116[ Income-tax authorities. [Substituted by Act 4 of 1988, Section 30, for Section 116 (w.e.f. 1.4.1988).]
  • 117[ Appointment of income-tax authorities.- [Substituted by Act 4 of 1988, Section 30, for Sections 117 and 118 (w.e.f. 1.4.1988).]
  • 118Control of income-tax authorities
  • 119[ Instructions to subordinate authorities. [Substituted by Act 42 of 1970, Section 25, for Section 119 (w.e.f. 1.4.1971).]
  • 120[ Jurisdiction of income-tax authorities. [Substituted by Act 4 of 1988, Section 32, for Section 120 (w.e.f. 1.4.1988).]
  • 121Jurisdiction of Commissioners
  • 121AJurisdiction of Commissioners (Appeals)
  • 122Jurisdiction of Appellate Assistant Commissioners
  • 123Jurisdiction of Inspecting Assistant Commissioners
  • 124[ Jurisdiction of Assessing Officers. [Substituted by Act 4 of 1988, Section 34, for Section 124 (w.e.f. 1.4.1988).]
  • 125Powers of Commissioner respecting specified areas, cases, persons, etc
  • 125AConcurrent jurisdiction of Inspecting Assistant Commissioner and Income-tax Officer
  • 126Powers of Board respecting specified area, classes of persons or incomes
  • 127[ Powers to transfer cases.-( [ Substituted by Act 41 of 1975, Section 32 (w.e.f. 1.10.1975).]
  • 128Functions of Inspectors of Income-tax
  • 129Change of incumbent of an office
  • 130Commissioner competent to perform any function or functions
  • 130AIncome-tax Officer competent to perform any function or functions
  • 131Power regarding discovery, production of evidence, etc
  • 132[ Search and seizure. [Substituted by Act 1 of 1965, Section 2, for Section 132 (w.e.f. 12.3.1965).]
  • 132A[ Powers to requisition books of account, etc. [Inserted by Act 41 of 1975, Section 36 (w.e.f. 1.10.1975).]
  • 132B[ Application of seized or requisitioned assets. [Substituted by Act 20 of 2002, Section 57, for Section 132-B (w.e.f. 1.6.2002).]
  • 133Power to call for information
  • 133A[ Power of survey. [Substituted by Act 41 of 1975, Section 37, for Section 133-A (w.e.f. 1.10.1975).]
  • 133B[ Power to collect certain information. [Inserted by Act 23 of 1986, Section 27 (w.e.f. 13.5.1986).]
  • 134Power to inspect registers of companies
  • 135Power of [Director General or Director] [ Substituted by Act 4 of 1988, Section 2, for " Director of Inspection" (w.e.f. 1.4.1988).] , [Chief Commissioner or Commissioner] [ Substituted by Act 4 of 1988, Section 2, for " Commissioner" (w.e.f. 1.4.1988).] and [Joint Commissioner] [ Substituted by Act 21 of 1998, Section 3, for " Deputy Commissioner" (w.e.f. 1.10.1998).]
  • 136Proceedings before income-tax authorities to be judicial proceedings
  • 137Disclosure of information prohibited
  • 138[ Disclosure of information respecting assessees. [ Substituted by Act 5 of 1964, Section 33, for Section 138 (w.r.e.f. 1.4.1964).]
  • 139Return of income
  • 139A[ Permanent account number. [Substituted by Act 22 of 1995, Section 30, for Section 139-A (w.e.f. 1.7.1995).]
  • 139AA[ Quoting of Aadhaar number. [Inserted by Act 7 of 2017, section 56 (w.e.f. 1-4-2017).]
  • 139BScheme for submission of returns through Tax Return Preparers
  • 139C[ Power of Board to dispense with furnishing documents, etc., with return. [ Inserted by Act 22 of 2007, Section 45 (w.r.e.f. 1.6.2006).]
  • 139DFiling of return in electronic form
  • 140Return by whom to be signed
  • 140A[ Self-assessment. [Substituted by Act 42 of 1970, Section 27, for Section 140-A (w.e.f. 1.4.1971).]
  • 140BTax on updated return
  • 141Provisional assessment
  • 141AProvisional assessment for refund
  • 142Inquiry before assessment
  • 142A[ Estimate by Valuation Officer in certain cases. [ Inserted by Act 23 of 2004, Section 34 (w.r.e.f. 15.11.1972).]
  • 143Assessment
  • 144Best judgment assessment
  • 144A[ Power of ] [ Inserted by Act 41 of 1975, Section 45 (w.e.f. 1.4.1976).] [Joint Commissioner] [ Substituted by Act 21 of 1998, Section 3, for " Deputy Commissioner" (w.e.f. 1.10.1998).] [to issue directions in certain cases.- ] [ Inserted by Act 41 of 1975, Section 45 (w.e.f. 1.4.1976).]
  • 144BReference to Deputy Commissioner in certain cases
  • 144BA[ Reference to [Principal Commissioner or Commissioner] [Inserted by Act 17 of 2013, section 39 (w.e.f. 1-4-2016).] in certain cases
  • 144C[ Rererence to dispute resolution panel. [ Inserted by Act 33 of 2009, Section 56 (w.e.f. 1.4.2009).]
  • 145[ Method of accounting. [ Substituted by Act 22 of 1995, Section 31, for Section 145 (w.e.f. 1.4.1997).]
  • 145A[ Method of accounting in certain cases. [Substituted by Finance Act, 2018 (Act No. 13 of 2018), dated 29.3.2018.]
  • 145BTaxability of certain income
  • 146Reopening of assessment at the instance of the assessee
  • 147Income escaping assessment
  • 148Issue of notice where income has escaped assessment
  • 148AConducting inquiry, providing opportunity before issue of notice under section 148
  • 148BPrior approval for assessment, reassessment or recomputation in certain cases
  • 149Time limit for notice
  • 150Provision for cases where assessment is in pursuance of an order on appeal, etc
  • 151Sanction for issue of notice
  • 151AFaceless assessment of income escaping assessment
  • 152Other provisions
  • 153Time limit for completion of assessment, reassessment and recomputation
  • 153AAssessment in case of search or requisition
  • 153BTime limit for completion of assessment under section 153A
  • 153CAssessment of income of any other person
  • 153DPrior approval necessary for assessment in cases or requisition
  • 154Rectification of mistake
  • 155Other amendments
  • 156Notice of demand
  • 157Intimation of loss
  • 158Intimation of assessment of firm
  • 158AProcedure when assessee claims identical question of law is pending before High Court or Supreme Court
  • 158AA[ Procedure when in an appeal by revenue an identical question of law is pending before Supreme Court. [Substituted by Finance Act, 2015 (No. 20 of 2015), dated 14.5.2015.]
  • 158BDefinitions
  • 158BAAssessment of undisclosed income as a result of search
  • 158BBComputation of undisclosed income of the block period
  • 158BCProcedure for block assessment
  • 158BDUndisclosed income of any other person
  • 158BETime-limit for completion of block assessment
  • 158BFCertain interests and penalties not to be levied or imposed
  • 158BFA[ Levy of interest and penalty in certain cases. [Inserted by Act 14 of 1997, Section 6 (w.r.e.f. 1.1.1997).]
  • 158BG[ Authority competent to make the block assessment. [Substituted by Act 14 of 1997, Section 7, for Section 158-BG (w.r.e.f. 1.1.1997).]
  • 158BHApplication of other provisions of this Act
  • 158BI[ Chapter not to apply after certain date. [ Inserted by Act 32 of 2003, Section 67 (w.e.f. 1.6.2003).]
  • 159Legal representatives
  • 160Representative assessee
  • 161Liability of representative assessee
  • 162Right of representative assessee to recover tax paid
  • 163Who may be regarded as agent
  • 164[ Charge of tax where share of beneficiaries unknown. [Substituted by Act 19 of 1970, Section 21, for Section 164 (w.e.f. 1.4.1971).]
  • 164A[ Charge of tax in case of oral trust. [Inserted by Act 16 of 1981, Section 15 (w.r.e.f. 1.4.1981).]
  • 165Case where part of trust income is chargeable
  • 166Direct assessment or recovery not barred
  • 167Remedies against property in cases of representative assessees
  • 167A[ Charge of tax in the case of a firm. [ Inserted by Act 18 of 1992, Section 64 (w.e.f. 1.4.1993).]
  • 167B[ Charge of tax where shares of members in association of persons or body of individuals unknown, etc. [Inserted by Act 3 of 1989, Section 28 (w.e.f. 1.4.1989).]
  • 167C[ Liability of partners of limited liability partnership in liquidation. [ Inserted by Act 33 of 2009, Section 59 (w.e.f. 1.4.2010).]
  • 168Executors
  • 169Right of executor to recover tax paid
  • 170Succession to business otherwise than on death
  • 171Assessment after partition of a Hindu undivided family
  • 172Shipping business of non-residents
  • 173Recovery of tax in respect of non-resident from his assets
  • 174Assessment of persons leaving India
  • 174AAssessment of association of persons or body of individuals or artificial juridical person formed for a particular event or purpose
  • 175Assessment of persons likely to transfer property to avoid tax
  • 176Discontinued business
  • 177Association dissolved or business discontinued
  • 178Company in liquidation
  • 179Liability of directors of private company in liquidation
  • 180Royalties or copyright fees for literary or artistic work
  • 180A[ Consideration for know-how. [Inserted by Act 32 of 1985, Section 31 (w.e.f. 1.4.1986).]
  • 181Interest on tax-free securities of a State Government
  • 182Assessment of registered firms
  • 183Assessment of unregistered firms
  • 184[ Assessment as a firm. [Substituted by Act 18 of 1992, Section 66, for sub-heading " B.-Registration of firms" occurring before Section 184 and Sections 184 to 186 (w.e.f. 1.4.1993).]
  • 185[ Assessment when section 184 not complied with. [ Substituted by Act 32 of 2003, Section 70, for Section 185 (w.e.f. 1.4.2004).]
  • 186Cancellation of registration
  • 187Change in constitution of a firm
  • 188Succession of one firm by another firm
  • 188A[ Joint and several liability of partners for tax payable by firm. [ Inserted by Act 4 of 1988, Section 70 (w.e.f. 1.4.1989).]
  • 189Firm dissolved or business discontinued
  • 189A[ Provisions applicable to past assessments of firms. [ Inserted by Act 18 of 1992, Section 69 (w.e.f. 1.4.1993).]
  • 190Deduction at source and advance payment
  • 191Direct payment
  • 192Salary
  • 192A[ Payment of accumulated balance due to an employee. [Inserted by Finance Act, 2015 (No. 20 of 2015), dated 14.5.2015.]
  • 193Interest on securities
  • 194Dividends
  • 194AInterest other than "Interest on securities"
  • 194B[ Winnings from lottery or crossword puzzle. [Inserted by Act 16 of 1972, Section 28 (w.r.e.f. 1.4.1972).]
  • 194BB[ Winnings from horse race. [ Inserted by Act 19 of 1978, Section 21 (w.r.e.f. 1.4.1978).]
  • 194C[ Payments to contractors. [Substituted by Act 33 of 2009, Section 61, for Section 194-C (w.e.f. 1.10.2009).]
  • 194D[ Insurance commission. [ Inserted by Act 21 of 1973, Section 17 (w.r.e.f. 1.4.1973).]
  • 194E[ Payments to non-resident sportsmen or sports associations. [ Inserted by Act 36 of 1989, Section 22 (w.e.f. 1.11.1989).]
  • 194EE[ Payments in respect of deposits under National Savings Scheme, etc. [ Inserted by Act 49 of 1991, Section 54 (w.e.f. 1.10.1991).]
  • 194F[ Payments on account of repurchase of units by Mutual Fund or Unit Trust of India. [ Inserted by Act 12 of 1990, Section 40 (w.e.f. 1.4.1991).]
  • 194G[ Commission, etc., on the sale of lottery tickets. [Inserted by Act 49 of 1991, Section 55 (w.e.f. 1.10.1991).]
  • 194H[ Commission or brokerage. [Inserted by Act 14 of 2001, Section 71 (w.e.f. 1.6.2001).]
  • 194I[ Rent. [Inserted by Act 32 of 1994, Section 40 (w.e.f. 1.6.1994).]
  • 194IAPayment on transfer of certain immovable property other than agricultural land
  • 194IBPayment of rent by certain individuals or Hindu undivided family
  • 194ICPayment under specified agreement
  • 194J[ Fees for professional or technical services. [Inserted by Act 22 of 1995, Section 36 (w.e.f. 1.7.1995).]
  • 194K[ Income in respect of units. [Substituted by Act 20 of 2002, Section 79, for Section 194-K (w.e.f. 1.6.2002).]
  • 194L[ Payment of compensation on acquisition of capital asset. [ Inserted by Act 27 of 1999 , Section 74 (w.e.f. 1.6.1999).]
  • 194LA[ Payment of compensation on acquisition of certain immovable property. [ Inserted by Act 23 of 2004, Section 38 (w.e.f. 1.10.2004).]
  • 194LBIncome by way of interest from infrastructure debt fund
  • 194LBA[ Certain income from units of a business trust. [Inserted by Finance (No. 2) Act, 2014, dated 6.8.2014.]
  • 194LBBIncome in respect of units of investment fund. [Inserted by Finance Act, 2015 (No. 20 of 2015), dated 14.5.2015.]
  • 194LBCIncome in respect of investment in securitization trust
  • 194LCIncome by way of interest from Indian company
  • 194LDIncome by way of interest on certain bonds and Government securities
  • 194MPayment of certain sums by certain individuals or Hindu undivided family
  • 194NPayment of certain amounts in cash
  • 194OPayment of certain sums by e-commerce operator to e-commerce participant
  • 194PDeduction of tax in case of specified senior citizen
  • 194QDeduction of tax at source on payment of certain sum for purchase of goods
  • 194RDeduction of tax on benefit or perquisite in respect of business or profession
  • 194SPayment on transfer of virtual digital asset
  • 195Other sums
  • 195A[ Income payable "net of tax". [Inserted by Act 11 of 1987, Section 50 (w.e.f. 1.6.1987).]
  • 196[ Interest or dividend or other sums payable to Government, Reserve Bank or certain corporations. [ Substituted by Act 4 of 1988, Section 75, for Section 196 (w.e.f. 1.4.1988).]
  • 196A[ Income in respect of units of non-residents. [Substituted by Act 22 of 1995, Section 37, for Section 196-A (w.e.f. 1.7.1995).]
  • 196B[ Income from units. [ Inserted by Act 49 of 1991, Section 58 (w.e.f. 1.10.1991).]
  • 196C[ Income from foreign currency ] [Inserted by Act 18 of 1992, Section 75 (w.e.f. 1.6.1992).] [bonds or Global Depository Receipts] [ Substituted by Act 14 of 2001, Section 72, for " bonds or shares" (w.e.f. 1.4.2002).] [of Indian company. [Inserted by Act 18 of 1992, Section 75 (w.e.f. 1.6.1992).]
  • 196DIncome of Foreign Institutional Investors from securities
  • 197Certificate for deduction at lower rate
  • 197A[ No deduction to be made in certain cases. [ Inserted by Act 14 of 1982, Section 26 (w.e.f. 1.6.1982).]
  • 198Tax deducted is income received
  • 199[ Credit for tax deducted. [ Inserted by Act 18 of 2008, Section 44 (w.e.f. 1.4.2008).]
  • 200Duty of person deducting tax
  • 200A[ Processing of statements of tax deducted at source. [ Inserted by Act 33 of 2009, Section 65 (w.e.f. 1.4.2010).]
  • 201Consequences of failure to deduct or pay
  • 202Deduction only one mode of recovery
  • 203[ Certificate for tax deducted. [Substituted by Act 20 of 1967, Section 30, for Section 203 (w.r.e.f. 1.4.1967).]
  • 203A[ Tax deduction and collection account number. [Substituted by Act 23 of 2004, Section 45, for Section 203-A (w.e.f. 1.10.2004).]
  • 203AA[ Furnishing of statement of tax deducted. [Inserted by Act 23 of 2004, Section 46 (w.e.f. 1.4.2005).]
  • 204Meaning of "person responsible for paying"
  • 205Bar against direct demand on assessee
  • 206[ Persons deducting tax to furnish prescribed returns. [Substituted by Act 11 of 1987, Section 56, for Section 206 (w.e.f. 1.6.1987).]
  • 206A[ Furnishing of quarterly return in respect of payment of interest to residents without deduction of tax. [Inserted by Act 18 of 2005, Section 52 (w.e.f. 1.6.2005).]
  • 206AARequirement to furnish Permanent Account Number
  • 206ABSpecial provision for deduction of tax at source for non-filers of income-tax return
  • 206BPerson paying dividend to certain residents without deduction of tax to furnish prescribed return
  • 206CProfits and gains from the business of trading in alcoholic liquor, forest produce, scrap, etc
  • 206CA[ Tax-collection account number. [ Inserted by Act 20 of 2002, Section 91 (w.e.f. 1.6.2002).]
  • 206CB[ Processing of statements of tax collected at source. [Inserted by Finance Act, 2015 (No. 20 of 2015), dated 14.5.2015.]
  • 206CCRequirement to furnish Permanent Account number by collectee
  • 206CCASpecial provision for collection of tax at source for non-filers of income-tax return
  • 207[ Liability for payment of advance tax. [ Substituted by Act 4 of 1988, Section 76, for Section 207 (w.e.f. 1.4.1988).]
  • 208Conditions of liability to pay advance tax
  • 209Computation of advance tax
  • 209AComputation and payment of advance tax by assessee
  • 210[ Payment of advance tax by the assessee of his own accord or in pursuance of order of Assessing Officer. [ Substituted by Act 4 of 1988, Section 79, for Section 210 (w.e.f. 1.4.1988).]
  • 211[ Instalments of advance tax and due dates. [Substituted by Act 4 of 1988, Section 80, for Section 211 (w.e.f. 1.4.1988).]
  • 212Estimate by assessee
  • 213Commission receipts
  • 214Interest payable by Government
  • 215Interest payable by assessee
  • 216Interest payable by assessee in case of under-estimate, etc
  • 217Interest payable by assessee when no estimate made
  • 218[ When assessee deemed to be in default. [ Substituted by Act 4 of 1988, Section 84, for Section 218 (w.e.f. 1.4.1988).]
  • 219Credit for advance tax
  • 220When tax payable and when assessee deemed in default
  • 221Penalty payable when tax in default
  • 222Certificate to Tax Recovery Officer
  • 223[ Tax Recovery Officer by whom recovery is to be effected. [ Substituted by Act 4 of 1988, Section 87, for Section 223 (w.r.e.f. 1.4.1988).]
  • 224[ Validity of certificate and cancellation or amendment thereof. [ Substituted by Act 4 of 1988, Section 87, for Section 224 (w.e.f. 1.4.1989).]
  • 225[ Stay of proceedings in pursuance of certificate and amendment or cancellation thereof. [ Substituted by Act 4 of 1988, Section 87, for Section 225 (w.e.f. 1.4.1989).]
  • 226Other modes of recovery
  • 227Recovery through State Government
  • 228Recovery of Indian tax in Pakistan and Pakistan tax in India
  • 228A[ Recovery of tax in pursuance of agreements with foreign countries. [Inserted by Act 16 of 1972, Section 39 (w.r.e.f. 1.4.1972).]
  • 229Recovery of penalties, fine, interest and other sums
  • 230Tax clearance certificate
  • 230ARestrictions on registration of transfers of immovable property in certain cases
  • 231Period for commencing recovery proceedings
  • 232Recovery by suit or under other law not affected
  • 233Recovery of tax payable under provisional assessment
  • 234Tax paid by deduction or advance payment
  • 234AInterest for defaults in furnishing return of income
  • 234B[ Interest for defaults in payment of advance tax. [ Inserted by Act 4 of 1988, Section 94 (w.e.f. 1.4.1989).]
  • 234CInterest for deferment of advance tax
  • 234D[ Interest on excess refund. [Inserted by Act 32 of 2003, Section 91 (w.e.f. 1.6.2003).]
  • 234EFee for default in furnishing statements
  • 234FFee for default in furnishing return of income
  • 234GFee for default relating to statement or certificate
  • 234HFee for default relating to intimation of Aadhaar number
  • 235Relief to shareholders in respect of agricultural income-tax attributable to dividends
  • 236Relief to company in respect of dividend paid out of past taxed profits
  • 236A[ Relief to certain charitable institutions or funds in respect of certain dividends. [ Inserted by Act 31 of 1964, Section 11 (w.e.f. 1.4.1964).]
  • 237Refunds
  • 238Person entitled to claim refund in certain special cases
  • 239Form of claim for refund and limitation
  • 239ARefund for denying liability to deduct tax in certain cases
  • 240Refund on appeal, etc
  • 241Power to withhold refund in certain cases
  • 242Correctness of assessment not to be questioned
  • 243Interest on delayed refunds
  • 244Interest on refund where no claim is needed
  • 244A[ Interest on refunds. [Inserted by Act 4 of 1988, Section 98 (w.e.f. 1.4.1989).]
  • 245Set off of refunds against tax remaining payable
  • 245ADefinitions
  • 245AAInterim Boards for Settlement
  • 245BIncome-tax Settlement Commission
  • 245BA[ Jurisdiction and powers of Settlement Commission. [Inserted by Act 11 of 1987, Section 59 (w.e.f. 1.6.1987).]
  • 245BB[ Vice-Chairman to act as Chairman or to discharge his functions in certain circumstances. [ Inserted by Act 11 of 1987, Section 59 (w.e.f. 1.6.1987).]
  • 245BCPower of Chairman to transfer cases from one Bench to another
  • 245BDDecision to be by majority
  • 245CApplication for settlement of cases
  • 245DProcedure on receipt of an application under section 245C
  • 245DDPower of Settlement Commission to order provisional attachment to protect revenue
  • 245EPower of Settlement Commission to reopen completed proceedings
  • 245FPowers and procedure of Settlement Commission
  • 245GInspection, etc., of reports
  • 245HPower of Settlement Commission to grant immunity from prosecution and penalty
  • 245HA[ Abatement of proceeding before Settlement Commission. [ Inserted by Act 22 of 2007, Section 69 (w.e.f. 1.6.2007).]
  • 245HAACredit for tax paid in case of abatement of proceedings
  • 245IOrder of settlement to be conclusive
  • 245JRecovery of sums due under order of settlement
  • 245K[ Bar on subsequent application for settlement. [ Substituted by Act 22 of 2007, Section 70, for Section 245-K (w.e.f. 1.6.2007).]
  • 245LProceedings before Settlement Commission to be judicial proceedings
  • 245MOption to withdraw pending application
  • 245MADispute Resolution Committee
  • 245NDefinitions
  • 245OAuthority for Advance Rulings
  • 245OBBoard for Advance Rulings
  • 245PVacancies, etc., not to invalidate proceedings
  • 245QApplication for advance ruling
  • 245RProcedure on receipt of application
  • 245RR[ Appellate authority not to proceed in certain cases. [ Inserted by Act 21 of 1998, Section 48 (w.e.f. 1.10.1998).]
  • 245SApplicability of advance ruling
  • 245TAdvance ruling to be void in certain circumstances
  • 245UPowers of the Authority
  • 245VProcedure of Authority
  • 245WAppeal
  • 246[ Appealable orders. [Substituted by Act 4 of 1988, Section 99, for Section 246 (w.e.f. 1.4.1989).]
  • 246A[ Appealable orders before Commissioner (Appeals). [Inserted by Act 21 of 1998, Section 49 (w.e.f. 1.10.1998).]
  • 247Appeal by partner
  • 248Appeal by a person denying liability to deduct tax in certain cases. [ Substituted by Act 22 of 2007, Section 72 for Section 248 (w.e.f. 1.6.2007).]
  • 249Form of appeal and limitation
  • 250Procedure in appeal
  • 251Powers of the [* * *] [ Omitted by Act 21 of 1998, Section 65 (w.e.f. 1.10.1998).] [Commissioner (Appeals)] [ Inserted by Act 29 of 1977, Section 39 and Schedule V (w.e.f. 10.7.1978).]
  • 252Appellate Tribunal
  • 253Appeals to the Appellate Tribunal
  • 254Orders of Appellate Tribunal
  • 255Procedure of Appellate Tribunal
  • 256Statement of case to the High Court
  • 257Statement of cases to the Supreme Court in certain cases
  • 258Power of High Court or Supreme Court to require statement to be amended
  • 259Case before High Court to be heard by not less than two judges
  • 260[ Effect to the decisions of Supreme Court and of the National Tax Tribunal. [ Substituted by Act 49 of 2005, Section 30 and Schedule, for Section 260 (w.e.f. 28.12.2005).]
  • 260A[ Appeal to High Court. [Inserted by Act 21 of 1998, Section 58 (w.e.f. 1.10.1998).]
  • 260B[ Case before High Court to be heard by not less than two Judges. [ Inserted by Act 21 of 1998, Section 58 (w.e.f. 1.10.1998).]
  • 261Appeal to Supreme Court
  • 262Hearing before Supreme Court
  • 263Revision of orders prejudicial to revenue
  • 264Revision of other orders
  • 265Tax to be paid notwithstanding reference, etc
  • 266Execution for costs awarded by Supreme Court
  • 267[ Amendment of assessment on appeal. [Substituted by Act 12 of 1992, Section 86, for Section 267 (w.e.f. 1.4.1993).]
  • 268Exclusion of time taken for copy
  • 268A[ Filing of appeal or application for reference by income-tax authority. [ Inserted by Act 18 of 2008, Section 51 (w.r.e.f. 1.4.1999).]
  • 269Definition of "High Court"
  • 269ADefinitions
  • 269AB[ Registration of certain transactions. [Inserted by Act 22 of 1981, Section 3 (w.e.f. 1.7.1982).]
  • 269BCompetent authority
  • 269CImmovable property in respect of which proceedings for acquisition may be taken
  • 269DPreliminary notice
  • 269EObjections
  • 269FHearing of objections
  • 269GAppeal against order for acquisition
  • 269HAppeal to High Court
  • 269IVesting of property in Central Government
  • 269JCompensation
  • 269KPayment or deposit of compensation
  • 269LAssistance by Valuation Officers
  • 269MPowers of competent authority
  • 269NRectification of mistakes
  • 269OAppearance by authorised representative or registered valuer
  • 269PStatement to be furnished in respect of transfers of immovable property
  • 269QChapter not to apply to transfers to relatives
  • 269RProperties liable for acquisition under this Chapter not to be acquired under other laws
  • 269RR[ Chapter not to apply where transfer of immovable property made after a certain date. [Inserted by Act 23 of 1986, Section 33 (w.e.f. 1.10.1986).]
  • 269SChapter not to extend to State of Jammu and Kashmir
  • 269SS[ Mode of taking or accepting certain loans, deposits and specified sum. [Substituted by Finance Act, 2015 (No. 20 of 2015), dated 14.5.2015.]
  • 269T[ Mode of repayment of certain loans or deposits. [Substituted by Act 20 of 2002, Section 99, for Section 269-T (w.e.f. 1.6.2002).]
  • 269TT[ Mode of repayment of Special Bearer Bonds, 1991. [Inserted by Act 38 of 1981, Section 3 (w.e.f. 19.9.1981).]
  • 269UCommencement of Chapter
  • 269UADefinitions
  • 269UBAppropriate authority
  • 269UCRestrictions on transfer of immovable property
  • 269UDOrder by appropriate authority for purchase by Central Government of immovable property
  • 269UEVesting of property in Central Government
  • 269UFConsideration for purchase of immovable property by Central Government
  • 269UGPayment or deposit of consideration
  • 269UHRe-vesting of property in the transferor on failure of payment or deposit of consideration
  • 269UIPowers of the appropriate authority
  • 269UJRectification of mistakes
  • 269UKRestrictions on revocation or alteration of certain agreements for the transfer of immovable property or on transfer of certain immovable property
  • 269ULRestrictions on registration, etc., of documents in respect of transfer of immovable property
  • 269UMImmunity to transferor against claims of transferee for transfer
  • 269UNOrder of appropriate authority to be final and conclusive
  • 269UOChapter not to apply to certain transfers
  • 269UP[ Chapter not to apply where transfer of immovable property effected after certain date. [ Inserted by Act 20 of 2002, Section 100 (w.e.f. 1.7.2002).]
  • 270Failure to furnish information regarding securities, etc
  • 270APenalty for under-reporting and misreporting of income
  • 270AAImmunity from imposition of penalty, etc
  • 271Failure to furnish returns, comply with notices, concealment of income, etc. [Substituted by Act 4 of 1988, Section 106 (w.e.f. 1.4.1989).]
  • 271A[ Failure to keep, maintain or retain books of account, documents, etc. [Inserted by Act 41 of 1975, Section 62 (w.e.f. 1.4.1976).]
  • 271AA[ Penalty for failure to keep and maintain information and document in respect of international transaction. [ Inserted by Act 14 of 2001, Section 88 (w.e.f. 1.4.2002).]
  • 271AAA[ Penalty where search has been initiated. [ Inserted by Act 22 of 2007, Section 77 (w.e.f. 1.4.2007).]
  • 271AACPenalty in respect of certain income
  • 271AADPenalty for false entry, etc., in books of account
  • 271AAEBenefits to related persons
  • 271B[ Failure to get accounts audited. [Inserted by Act 21 of 1984, Section 30 (w.e.f. 1.4.1985).]
  • 271BA[ Penalty for failure to furnish report under section 92-E. [ Inserted by Act 14 of 2001, Section 89 (w.e.f. 1.4.2002).]
  • 271BB[ Failure to subscribe to the eligible issue of capital. [Inserted by Act 12 of 1990, Section 43 (w.r.e.f. 1.4.1990).]
  • 271C[ Penalty for failure to deduct tax at source. [ Inserted by Act 4 of 1988, Section 108 (w.e.f. 1.4.1989).]
  • 271CA[ Penalty for failure to collect tax at source. [ Inserted by Act 21 of 2006, Section 52 (w.e.f. 1.4.2007).]
  • 271DPenalty for failure to comply with the provisions of section 269-SS
  • 271DAPenalty for failure to comply with provisions of section 269ST
  • 271DBPenalty for failure to comply with provisions of section 269SU
  • 271EPenalty for failure to comply with the provisions of section 269-T
  • 271F[ Penalty for failure to furnish return of income. [ Substituted by Act 20 of 2002, Section 102 (w.e.f. 1.6.2002).]
  • 271FA[ Penalty for failure to furnish [statement of financial transaction or reportable account] [Substituted by Act 17 of 2013, section 58, for section 271FA (w.e.f. 1-4-2014).]
  • 271FAA[ Penalty for furnishing inaccurate statement of financial transaction or reportable account. [Inserted by 25 of 2014, section 71, (w.e.f. 1-4-2015).]
  • 271FAB[ Penalty for failure to furnish statement or information or document by an eligible investment fund. [Inserted by Finance Act, 2015 (No. 20 of 2015), dated 14.5.2015.]
  • 271FB[ Penalty for failure to furnish return of fringe benefits. [ Inserted by Act 18 of 2005, Section 59 (w.e.f. 1.4.2006).]
  • 271G[ Penalty for failure to furnish information or document under section 92-D. [ Inserted by Act 14 of 2001, Section 91 (w.e.f. 1.4.2002).]
  • 271GAPenalty for failure to furnish information or document under section 285A. [Inserted by Finance Act, 2015 (No. 20 of 2015), dated 14.5.2015.]
  • 271GBPenalty for failure to furnish report or for furnishing inaccurate report under section 286
  • 271HPenalty for failure to furnish statements, etc
  • 271IPenalty for failure to furnish information or furnishing inaccurate information under section 195. [Inserted by Finance Act, 2015 (No. 20 of 2015), dated 14.5.2015.]
  • 271JPenalty for furnishing incorrect information in reports or certificates
  • 271KPenalty for failure to furnish statements, etc
  • 272Failure to give notice of discontinuance
  • 272A[ Penalty for failure to answer questions, sign statements, furnish information, returns or statements, allow inspections, etc. [Substituted by Act 4 of 1988, Section 110, for Section 272-A (w.e.f. 1.4.1989).]
  • 272AA[ Penalty for failure to comply with the provisions of section 133-B. [Inserted by Act 23 of 1986, Section 35 (w.e.f. 13.5.1986).]
  • 272B[ Penalty for failure to comply with the provisions of section 139-A. [Inserted by Act 20 of 2002, Section 104 (w.e.f. 1.6.2002).]
  • 272BB[ Penalty for failure to comply with the provisions of section 203-A. [Inserted by Act 11 of 1987, Section 68 (w.e.f. 1.6.1987).]
  • 272BBB[ Penalty for failure to comply with the provisions of section 206-CA. [Inserted by Act 20 of 2002, Section 105 (w.e.f. 1.6.2002).]
  • 273[ False estimate of, or failure to pay, advance tax. [Substituted by Act 14 of 1969, Section 22, for Section 273 (w.e.f. 1.4.1970).]
  • 273A[ Power to reduce or waive penalty, etc., in certain cases. [Inserted by Act 41 of 1975, Section 64 (w.e.f. 1.10.1975).]
  • 273AA[ Power of Commissioner to grant immunity from penalty. [ Inserted by Act 18 of 2008, Section 53 (w.e.f. 1.4.2008).]
  • 273B[ Penalty not to be imposed in certain cases. [Inserted by Act 46 of 1986, Section 26 (w.e.f. 10.9.1986).]
  • 274Procedure
  • 275[ Bar of limitation for imposing penalties. [Substituted by Act 42 of 1970, Section 50, for Section 275 (w.e.f. 1.4.1971).]
  • 275A[ Contravention of order made under sub-section (3) of section 132. [Inserted by Act 1 of 1965, Section 4 (w.e.f. 12.3.1965).]
  • 275B[ Failure to comply with the provisions of clause (iib) of sub-section (1) of section 132. [ Inserted by Act 20 of 2002, Section 107 (w.e.f. 1.6.2002).]
  • 276[ Removal, concealment, transfer or delivery of property to thwart tax recovery. [ Inserted by Act 4 of 1988, Section 117 (w.e.f. 1.4.1989).]
  • 276A[ Failure to comply with the provisions of sub-sections (1) and (3) of section 178. [Inserted by Act 10 of 1965, Section 58 (w.r.e.f. 1.4.1965).]
  • 276AAFailure to comply with the provisions of section 269-AB or section 269-I
  • 276AB[ Failure to comply with the provisions of sections 269-UC, 269-UE and 269-UL. [Inserted by Act 23 of 1986, Section 36 (w.e.f. 13.5.1986).]
  • 276B[ Failure to pay tax to the credit of Central Government under Chapter XII-D or XVII-B. [ Substituted by Act 26 of 1997, Section 56, for Section 276-B (w.e.f. 1.6.1997).]
  • 276BB[ Failure to pay the tax collected at source. [ Inserted by Act 26 of 1988, Section 46 (w.e.f. 1.6.1988).]
  • 276CWilful attempt to evade tax, etc.-( [Substituted by Act 41 of 1975, Section 68, for Section 276-C (w.e.f. 1.10.1975).]
  • 276CC[ Failure to furnish returns of income. [Inserted by Act 41 of 1975, Section 68 (w.e.f. 1.10.1975).]
  • 276CCC[ Failure to furnish return of income in search cases. [ Inserted by Act 14 of 1997, Section 10 (w.r.e.f. 1.1.1997).]
  • 276D[ Failure to produce accounts and documents. [ Inserted by Act 42 of 1970, Section 52 (w.e.f. 1.4.1971).]
  • 276DDFailure to comply with the provisions of section 269-SS
  • 276EFailure to comply with the provisions of section 269-T
  • 277[ False statement in verification, etc. [ Substituted by Act 41 of 1975, Section 70, for Section 277 (w.e.f. 1.10.1975).]
  • 277A[ Falsification of books of account or document, etc. [ Inserted by Act 23 of 2004, Section 60 (w.e.f. 1.10.2004).]
  • 278[ Abetment of false return, etc. [Substituted by Act 41 of 1975, Section 70, for Section 278 (w.e.f. 1.10.1975).]
  • 278APunishment for second and subsequent offences. [Inserted by Act 41 of 1975, Section 70 (w.e.f. 1.10.1975).]
  • 278AAPunishment not to be imposed in certain cases. [Inserted by Act 46 of 1986, Section 28 (w.e.f. 10.9.1986).]
  • 278AB[ Power of Commissioner to grant immunity from prosecution. [ Inserted by Act 18 of 2008, Section 54 (w.e.f. 1.4.2008).]
  • 278B[ Offences by companies. [Inserted by Act 41 of 1975, Section 70 (w.e.f. 1.10.1975).]
  • 278COffences by Hindu undivided families
  • 278DPresumption as to assets, books of account, etc., in certain cases
  • 278E[ Presumption as to culpable mental state. [ Inserted by Act 46 of 1986, Section 29 (w.e.f. 10.9.1986).]
  • 279Prosecution to be at instance of [Chief Commissioner or Commissioner] [ Substituted by Act 4 of 1988, Section 2, for " Commissioner" (w.e.f. 1.4.1988).]
  • 279A[ Certain offences to be non-cognizable. [ Inserted by Act 41 of 1975, Section 72 (w.e.f. 1.10.1975).]
  • 279B[ Proof of entries in records or documents. [ Inserted by Act 3 of 1989, Section 53 (w.e.f. 1.4.1989).]
  • 280Disclosure of particulars by public servants
  • 280A[Omitted]
  • 280B[Omitted]
  • 280C[Omitted]
  • 280D[Omitted]
  • 280E[Omitted]
  • 280F[Omitted]
  • 280G[Omitted]
  • 280H[Omitted]
  • 280I[Omitted]
  • 280J[Omitted]
  • 280K[Omitted]
  • 280L[Omitted]
  • 280M[Omitted]
  • 280N[Omitted]
  • 280O[Omitted]
  • 280P[Omitted]
  • 280Q[Omitted]
  • 280R[Omitted]
  • 280S[Omitted]
  • 280T[Omitted]
  • 280U[Omitted]
  • 280V[Omitted]
  • 280W[Omitted]
  • 280X[Omitted]
  • 280Y[Omitted]
  • 280Z[Omitted]
  • 280ZE[Omitted]
  • 281[ Certain transfers to be void. [Substituted by Act 41 of 1975, Section 73, for Section 281 (w.e.f. 1.10.1975).]
  • 281AEffect of failure to furnish information in respect of properties held benami
  • 281BProvisional attachment to protect revenue in certain cases
  • 282[ Service of notice generally. [ Substituted by Act 33 of 2009, Section 77 (w.e.f. 1.10.2009).]
  • 282A[ Authentication of notices and other documents. [ Inserted by Act 18 of 2008, Section 55 (w.e.f. 1.6.2008).]
  • 282B[ Allotment of Document Identification Number. [ Inserted by Act 33 of 2009, Section 78 (w.e.f. 1.10.2010).]
  • 283Service of notice when family is disrupted or firm, etc., is dissolved
  • 284Service of notice in the case of discontinued business
  • 285Information by persons responsible for paying interest
  • 285A[ Furnishing of information or documents by an Indian concern in certain cases. [Inserted by Finance Act, 2015 (No. 20 of 2015), dated 14.5.2015.]
  • 285BSubmission of statements by producers of cinematograph films or persons engaged in specified activity. [ Inserted by Act 41 of 1975, Section 76 (w.e.f. 1.4.1976).]
  • 285BA[ Obligation to furnish statement of financial transaction or reportable account. [Substituted by Finance (No. 2) Act, 2014, dated 6.8.2014.]
  • 286[ Furnishing of report in respect of international group. [Inserted by Act 28 of 2016, section 113 (w.e.f. 1-4-2017).]
  • 287[ Publication of information respecting assessees in certain cases. [Substituted by Act 5 of 1964, Section 45, for Section 287 (w.r.e.f. 1.4.1964).]
  • 287A[ Appearance by registered valuer in certain matters. [ Inserted by Act 45 of 1972, Section 6 (w.e.f. 1.1.1973).]
  • 288Appearance by authorised representative
  • 288A[ Rounding off of income. [Inserted by Act 13 of 1966, Section 34 (w.r.e.f. 1.4.1966).]
  • 288B[ Rounding off amount payable and refund due. [ Substituted by Act 29 of 2006, Section 19, for Section 288-B (w.e.f. 13.7.2006).]
  • 289Receipt to be given
  • 290Indemnity
  • 291Power to tender immunity from prosecution
  • 292Cognizance of offences
  • 292A[ Section 360 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, and the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958, not to apply. [ Inserted by Act 41 of 1975, Section 78 (w.e.f. 1.10.1975).]
  • 292BReturn of income, etc., not to be invalid on certain grounds
  • 292BB[ Notice deemed to be valid in certain circumstances. [ Inserted by Act 18 of 2008, Section 56 (w.e.f. 1.4.2008).]
  • 292C[ Presumption as to assets books of account, etc. [Inserted by Act 22 of 2007, Section 78 (w.r.e.f. 1.10.1975).]
  • 293Bar of suits in civil Courts
  • 293A[ Power to make exemption, etc., in relation to participation in the business of prospecting for, extraction, etc., of mineral oils. [Inserted by Act 16 of 1981, Section 22 (w.r.e.f. 1.4.1981).]
  • 293B[ Power of Central Government or Board to condone delays in obtaining approval. [ Inserted by Act 4 of 1988, Section 121 (w.e.f. 1.4.1989).]
  • 293C[ Power to withdraw approval. [ Inserted by Act 33 of 2009, Section 79 (w.e.f. 1.10.2009).]
  • 294Act to have effect pending legislative provision for charge of tax
  • 294A[ Power to make exemption, etc., in relation to certain Union territories. [ Inserted by the Taxtation Law (Extension to Union Territories) Regulation, 1963 (w.e.f. 1.4.1963).]
  • 295Power to make rules
  • 296[ Rules and certain notifications to be placed before Parliament. [ Substituted by Act 41 of 1975, Section 80, for Section 296 (w.e.f. 1.4.1976).]
  • 297Repeals and savings
  • 298Power to remove difficulties