Section11
The Finance Act, 1972

Insertion of new section 74A

In force Act 16 of 1972 As on 16 Oct 2026

Act 16 of 1972 Ministry Finance Enacted 28 May 1972 Cited by 7 provisions

Section 11 of the Finance Act, 1972 deals with insertion of new section 74A. Insertion of new section 74A. 11. In the Income-tax Act, after section 74, the following section shall be inserted, namely:— Looses from certain specified sources falling under the head "Income from other sources". The Act was enacted on 28 May 1972.

Insertion of new section 74A.

11. In the Income-tax Act, after section 74, the following section shall be inserted, namely:—

Looses from certain specified sources falling under the head "Income from other sources".

'74A. (1) Where the net result of the computation made for any assessment year in respect of any source falling under the head 'Income from other sources" and being a source specified in sub-section (2), is a loss, such loss shall not be set off except against income, if any, from the same source.

(2) The sources referred to in sub-section; (1) are-

(a) lotteries;

(b) crossword puzzles;

(c) races including horse races;

(d) card games;

(e) other games of any sort;

(f) gambling or betting of any form or nature whatsoever not falling under any of the foregoing clauses.'.

[Finance Act, 1972]

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Section 11, The Finance Act, 1972 (Act 16 of 1972).

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Questions about Section 11

What does Section 11 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 11 of the Finance Act is headed "Insertion of new section 74A". Insertion of new section 74A. 11. In the Income-tax Act, after section 74, the following section shall be inserted, namely:— Looses from certain specified sources falling under the head "Income from other sources".

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What should I read with Section 11 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

7 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When was Section 11 of the Finance Act enacted?

Section 11 of the Finance Act, cited as Finance Act 1972 11, was enacted on 28 May 1972 as Act 16 of 1972. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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