Section51
The Finance Act, 1987

Amendment of section 197

In force Act 11 of 1987 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 11 of 1987 Ministry Finance

Section 51 of the Finance Act, 1987 deals with amendment of section 197. Amendment of section 197 51. In section 197 of the Income-tax Act, with effect from the 1st day of June, 1987,— (a) in sub-section (1), for the words "Where, in the case of any income of any person other than a company", the words, brackets, figure and letter "Subject to rules made under sub-section

Amendment of section 197

51. In section 197 of the Income-tax Act, with effect from the 1st day of June, 1987,—

(a) in sub-section (1), for the words "Where, in the case of any income of any person other than a company", the words, brackets, figure and letter "Subject to rules made under sub-section (2A), where, in the case of any income of any person other than a company" shall be substituted;

(b) after sub-section (2), the following sub-section shall be inserted, namely: —

"(2A)The Board may, having regard to the convenience of assessees and the interests of revenue, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules specifying the cases in which, and the circumstances under which an application may be made for the grant of a certificate under sub-section (1)and the conditions subject to which such certificate may be granted and providing for all other matters connected therewith,".

[Finance Act, 1987]

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Section 51, The Finance Act, 1987 (Act 11 of 1987).

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Questions about Section 51

What does Section 51 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 51 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 197". Amendment of section 197 51. In section 197 of the Income-tax Act, with effect from the 1st day of June, 1987,— (a) in sub-section (1), for the words "Where, in the case of any income of any person other than a company", the words, brackets, figure and letter "Subject to rules made under sub-section

How do I find court cases under Section 51 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 51, section 51 Finance Act 1987, section 51 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 51 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Income-tax Act 197 (Certificate for deduction at lower rate), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

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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