Section15
The Finance Act, 1986

Amendment of section 74

In force Act 23 of 1986 As on 20 Oct 2026

Act 23 of 1986 Ministry Finance

Section 15 of the Finance Act, 1986 deals with amendment of section 74. Amendment of section 74. 15. In section 74 of the Income-tax Act, in sub-section (2), in the proviso to clause (a), for the words "five thousand rupees", the words "ten thousand rupees" shall be substituted with effect from the 1st day of April, 1987.

Amendment of section 74.

15. In section 74 of the Income-tax Act, in sub-section (2), in the proviso to clause (a), for the words "five thousand rupees", the words "ten thousand rupees" shall be substituted with effect from the 1st day of April, 1987.

[Finance Act, 1986]

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Section 15, The Finance Act, 1986 (Act 23 of 1986).

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Questions about Section 15

What does Section 15 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 15 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 74". Amendment of section 74. 15. In section 74 of the Income-tax Act, in sub-section (2), in the proviso to clause (a), for the words "five thousand rupees", the words "ten thousand rupees" shall be substituted with effect from the 1st day of April, 1987.

How do I find court cases under Section 15 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 1986 15, section 15 Finance Act 1986, section 15 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 15 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Income-tax Act 74 (Losses under the head "Capital gains"), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Finance Act enacted?

Finance Act was enacted in 1986 as Act 23 of 1986. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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