Section18
The Finance Act, 1973

Amendment of section 197

In force Act 21 of 1973 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 21 of 1973 Ministry Finance Enacted 11 May 1973

Section 18 of the Finance Act, 1973 deals with amendment of section 197. Amendment of section 197 18. In section 197 of the Income-tax Act, in clause (a) of sub-section (1), after the figures and letter "194B", the figures and letter "194D" shall be inserted. The Act was enacted on 11 May 1973.

Amendment of section 197

18. In section 197 of the Income-tax Act, in clause (a) of sub-section (1), after the figures and letter "194B", the figures and letter "194D" shall be inserted.

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Section 18, The Finance Act, 1973 (Act 21 of 1973).

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Questions about Section 18

What does Section 18 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 18 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 197". Amendment of section 197 18. In section 197 of the Income-tax Act, in clause (a) of sub-section (1), after the figures and letter "194B", the figures and letter "194D" shall be inserted.

How do I find court cases under Section 18 of the Finance Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Finance Act 1973 18, section 18 Finance Act 1973, section 18 of the Finance Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 18 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Income-tax Act 197 (Certificate for deduction at lower rate), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was Section 18 of the Finance Act enacted?

Section 18 of the Finance Act, cited as Finance Act 1973 18, was enacted on 11 May 1973 as Act 21 of 1973. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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