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The Finance Act, 1980

Amendment of section 80JJ

In force Act 44 of 1980 As on 16 Oct 2026

Act 44 of 1980 Ministry Finance

Section 18 of the Finance Act, 1980 deals with amendment of section 80JJ. Amendment of section 80JJ 18. In section 80JJ of the Income-tax Act, with effect from the 1st day of April, 1981,— (a) in clause (a), for the words "ten thousand rupees", the words "fifteen thousand rupees" shall be substituted;

Amendment of section 80JJ

18. In section 80JJ of the Income-tax Act, with effect from the 1st day of April, 1981,—

(a) in clause (a), for the words "ten thousand rupees", the words "fifteen thousand rupees" shall be substituted;

(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted, namely: —

" (b) in any other case, one-fifth of the aggregate amount of such profits and gains or fifteen thousand rupees, whichever is higher:

Provided that in computing the aggregate amount of such profits and gains in a case where the profits and gains derived from a business of poultry farming exceed seventy-five thousand rupees, such excess shall be ignored.".

[Finance (No.

2) Act, 1980]

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Section 18, The Finance Act, 1980 (Act 44 of 1980).

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 80JJ". Amendment of section 80JJ 18. In section 80JJ of the Income-tax Act, with effect from the 1st day of April, 1981,— (a) in clause (a), for the words "ten thousand rupees", the words "fifteen thousand rupees" shall be substituted;

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When was the Finance Act enacted?

Finance Act was enacted in 1980 as Act 44 of 1980. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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