Section14
The Finance Act, 1988

Amendment of section 44AB

In force Act 26 of 1988 As on 16 Oct 2026

Act 26 of 1988 Ministry Finance Cited by 2 provisions

Section 14 of the Finance Act, 1988 deals with amendment of section 44AB. Amendment of section 44AB 14. In section 44AB of the Income-tax Act, with effect from the 1st day of April, 1989 — (a) in clauses (a) and (b), the words, figures and letters "or years relevant to the assessment year commencing on the 1st day of April, 1985, or any subsequent assessment year" shall b

Amendment of section 44AB

14. In section 44AB of the Income-tax Act, with effect from the 1st day of April, 1989 —

(a) in clauses (a) and (b), the words, figures and letters "or years relevant to the assessment year commencing on the 1st day of April, 1985, or any subsequent assessment year" shall be omitted;

(b) for the words "such previous year or years", the words "such previous year" shall be substituted;

(c) In the Explanation, for clause (ii), the following clause shall be substituted, namely:—

'(ii) "specified date", in relation to the accounts of the previous year relevant to an assessment year means,—

(a) where the assessee is a company, the 31st day of December of the assessment year;

(b) in any other case, the 31st day of October of the assessment year.'.

[Finance Act, 1988]

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Section 14, The Finance Act, 1988 (Act 26 of 1988).

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Questions about Section 14

What does Section 14 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 14 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 44AB". Amendment of section 44AB 14. In section 44AB of the Income-tax Act, with effect from the 1st day of April, 1989 — (a) in clauses (a) and (b), the words, figures and letters "or years relevant to the assessment year commencing on the 1st day of April, 1985, or any subsequent assessment year" shall b

How do I find court cases under Section 14 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 1988 14, section 14 Finance Act 1988, section 14 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 14 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Income-tax Act 44AB (Audit of accounts of certain persons carrying on business or profession), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When was the Finance Act enacted?

Finance Act was enacted in 1988 as Act 26 of 1988. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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