Section12
The Finance Act, 1985

Amendment of section 40A

In force Act 32 of 1985 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 32 of 1985 Ministry Finance

Section 12 of the Finance Act, 1985 deals with amendment of section 40A. Amendment of section 40A. 12. In section 40A of the Income-tax Act,— (a) in sub-section (5), in clause (b) of Explanation [as amended by section 11 of the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Act, 1984] (67 of 1984),— (i) in sub-clause (iv), the word "and" shall be inserted at the end;

Amendment of section 40A.

12. In section 40A of the Income-tax Act,—

(a) in sub-section (5), in clause (b) of Explanation 2 [as amended by section 11 of the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Act, 1984] (67 of 1984),—

(i) in sub-clause (iv), the word "and" shall be inserted at the end;

(ii) in sub-clause (v), the word "and" occurring at the end shall be omitted;

(iii) sub-clause (vi) shall be omitted;

(b) sub-section (8) shall be omitted with effect from the 1st day of April, 1986;

(c) after sub-section (22), the following sub-section shall be inserted with effect from the 1st day of April, 1986, namely: —

"(12) No deduction shall be allowed in excess of ten thousand rupees for any assessment year in respect of any expenditure incurred by the assessee by way of fees or other remuneration paid to any person (other than an employee of the assessee),—

(a) for services (not being services by way of preparation of return of income) in connection with any proceeding under this Act before any income-tax authority or the Commission constituted under section 245B or a competent authority within the meaning of clause (b) of section 269A or the Appellate Tribunal or any court;

(b) for services in connection with any other proceeding before any court, being a proceeding relating to tax, penalty, interest or any other matter under this Act; and

(c) for any advice in connection with tax, penalty, interest or any other matter under this Act.".

[Finance Act, 1985]

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Section 12, The Finance Act, 1985 (Act 32 of 1985).

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Questions about Section 12

What does Section 12 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 12 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 40A". Amendment of section 40A. 12. In section 40A of the Income-tax Act,— (a) in sub-section (5), in clause (b) of Explanation [as amended by section 11 of the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Act, 1984] (67 of 1984),— (i) in sub-clause (iv), the word "and" shall be inserted at the end;

How do I find court cases under Section 12 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 1985 12, section 12 Finance Act 1985, section 12 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 12 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 11 (Amendment of section 37), Income-tax Act 40A (Expenses or payments not deductible in certain circumstances), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Finance Act enacted?

Finance Act was enacted in 1985 as Act 32 of 1985. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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