Section68
The Finance Act, 1987

Insertion of new section 272BB

In force Act 11 of 1987 As on 16 Oct 2026

Act 11 of 1987 Ministry Finance

Section 68 of the Finance Act, 1987 deals with insertion of new section 272BB. Insertion of new section 272BB 68. In the Income-tax Act, after section 272B, the following section shall be inserted with effect from the 1st day of June,1987, namely: — Penalty for failure to comply with the provisions of section 203A "272BB.

Insertion of new section 272BB

68. In the Income-tax Act, after section 272B, the following section shall be inserted with effect from the 1st day of June,1987, namely: —

Penalty for failure to comply with the provisions of section 203A

"272BB. (1)If a person fails to comply with the provisions of section 203A, he shall, on an order passed by the Income-tax Officer, pay, by way of penalty, a sum which may extend to five thousand rupees.

(2) No order under sub-section (1) shall be passed unless the person on whom the penalty is proposed to be imposed is given an opportunity of being heard in the matter.".

[Finance Act, 1987]

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Section 68, The Finance Act, 1987 (Act 11 of 1987).

Questions about Section 68

What does Section 68 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 68 of the Finance Act is headed "Insertion of new section 272BB". Insertion of new section 272BB 68. In the Income-tax Act, after section 272B, the following section shall be inserted with effect from the 1st day of June,1987, namely: — Penalty for failure to comply with the provisions of section 203A "272BB.

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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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