Section4
The Finance Act, 1981

Amendment of section 16

In force Act 16 of 1981 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 16 of 1981 Ministry Finance Cited by 1 provision

Section 4 of the Finance Act, 1981 deals with amendment of section 16. Amendment of section 16. 4. In section 16 of the Income-tax Act, in clause (i), with effect from the 1st day of April, 1982,— (a) for the portion beginning with the words "a sum calculated" and ending with the words "whichever is less", the following shall be substituted, namely:— "a sum equal to tw

Amendment of section 16.

4. In section 16 of the Income-tax Act, in clause (i), with effect from the 1st day of April, 1982,—

(a) for the portion beginning with the words "a sum calculated" and ending with the words "whichever is less", the following shall be substituted, namely:—

"a sum equal to twenty per cent. of the salary or five thousand rupees, whichever is less";

(b) in the proviso, clause (i) shall be omitted.

[Finance Act, 1981]

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Section 4, The Finance Act, 1981 (Act 16 of 1981).

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Questions about Section 4

What does Section 4 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 4 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 16". Amendment of section 16. 4. In section 16 of the Income-tax Act, in clause (i), with effect from the 1st day of April, 1982,— (a) for the portion beginning with the words "a sum calculated" and ending with the words "whichever is less", the following shall be substituted, namely:— "a sum equal to tw

How do I find court cases under Section 4 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 1981 4, section 4 Finance Act 1981, section 4 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 4 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 16 (Insertion of new section 167A), Income-tax Act 16 (Deductions from salaries), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When was the Finance Act enacted?

Finance Act was enacted in 1981 as Act 16 of 1981. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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