Section16
The Finance Act, 1985

Amendment of section 80CC

In force Act 32 of 1985 As on 19 Oct 2026

Act 32 of 1985 Ministry Finance

Section 16 of the Finance Act, 1985 deals with amendment of section 80CC. Amendment of section 80CC. 16. In section 80CC of the Income-tax Act, in sub-section (3), in clause (a),— (a) for the words "with the main object of carrying on the business of",— the words "and the issue is wholly and exclusively for the purposes of carrying on the business of—" shall be substitute

Amendment of section 80CC.

16. In section 80CC of the Income-tax Act, in sub-section (3), in clause (a),—

(a) for the words "with the main object of carrying on the business of",— the words "and the issue is wholly and exclusively for the purposes of carrying on the business of—" shall be substituted;

(b) in the proviso, the words "formed and registered in India with the main object of" shall be omitted.

[Finance Act, 1985]

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Section 16, The Finance Act, 1985 (Act 32 of 1985).

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What does Section 16 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 16 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 80CC". Amendment of section 80CC. 16. In section 80CC of the Income-tax Act, in sub-section (3), in clause (a),— (a) for the words "with the main object of carrying on the business of",— the words "and the issue is wholly and exclusively for the purposes of carrying on the business of—" shall be substitute

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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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