Section26
The Finance Act, 1987

Amendment of section 56

In force Act 11 of 1987 As on 16 Oct 2026

Act 11 of 1987 Ministry Finance Cited by 1 provision

Section 26 of the Finance Act, 1987 deals with amendment of section 56. Amendment of section 56 26. In section 56 of the Income-tax Act, in sub-section (2), after (ib), the following clause shall be inserted with effect from the 1st day of April, 1988, namely;— '(ic) income referred to in sub-clause (x) of clause (24), of section 2, if such income is not chargeable to i

Amendment of section 56

26. In section 56 of the Income-tax Act, in sub-section (2), after (ib), the following clause shall be inserted with effect from the 1st day of April, 1988, namely;—

'(ic) income referred to in sub-clause (x) of clause (24), of section 2, if such income is not chargeable to income-tax under the head "Profits and gains of business or profession";'.

[Finance Act, 1987]

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Section 26, The Finance Act, 1987 (Act 11 of 1987).

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Questions about Section 26

What does Section 26 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 26 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 56". Amendment of section 56 26. In section 56 of the Income-tax Act, in sub-section (2), after (ib), the following clause shall be inserted with effect from the 1st day of April, 1988, namely;— '(ic) income referred to in sub-clause (x) of clause (24), of section 2, if such income is not chargeable to i

How do I find court cases under Section 26 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 1987 26, section 26 Finance Act 1987, section 26 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 26 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 2 (Income-tax), section 56 (Substitution of new section for section 206), Income-tax Act 56 (Income from other sources), 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 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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