Section100
The Finance Act, 1987

Foreign exchange conservation (travel) tax

In force Act 11 of 1987 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 11 of 1987 Ministry Finance Cited by 1 provision

Section 100 of the Finance Act, 1987 deals with foreign exchange conservation (travel) tax. Foreign exchange conservation (travel) tax 100.

Foreign exchange conservation (travel) tax

100. (2) With effect from the date of commencement of this Chapter, there shall be levied on all foreign exchange released for any foreign travel by any person, a tax [hereafter in this Chapter referred.to as the foreign exchange conservation (travel) tax] at the rate of fifteen per cent of the rupee equivalent of the amount of foreign exchange released,

(2) In accordance with the rules made under this Chapter, the foreign exchange conservation (travel) tax shall be collected by the authorised dealer or money changer and paid to the credit of the Central Government.

[Finance Act, 1987]

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Section 100, The Finance Act, 1987 (Act 11 of 1987).

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Questions about Section 100

What does Section 100 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 100 of the Finance Act is headed "Foreign exchange conservation (travel) tax". Foreign exchange conservation (travel) tax 100.

How do I find court cases under Section 100 of the Finance Act?

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What should I read with Section 100 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

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When was the Finance Act enacted?

Finance Act was enacted in 1987 as Act 11 of 1987. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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