Grant of immunity from penalty and prosecution.
139. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015 (22 of 2015), a declarant who makes a valid declaration under this Scheme and pays any amount, whether as tax, fee or otherwise, as the case may be, in accordance with the provisions of this Scheme, shall be granted immunity from the levy of any further tax or penalty and also from prosecution under the said Act in respect of income or asset so declared, for the previous year ending on the 31st March, 2026 or any earlier previous year.
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