Section23
The Finance Act, 1990

Amendment of section 80HHD

In force Act 12 of 1990 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 12 of 1990 Ministry Finance

Section 23 of the Finance Act, 1990 deals with amendment of section 80HHD. Amendment of section 80HHD 23. In section 80HHD of the Income-tax Act, with effect from the 1st day of April, 1991,— (a) in sub-section (2), for the words "by the assesses in convertible foreign exchange",the words and brackets "in, or brought into, India by the assessee in convertible foreign excha

Amendment of section 80HHD

23. In section 80HHD of the Income-tax Act, with effect from the 1st day of April, 1991,—

(a) in sub-section (2), for the words "by the assesses in convertible foreign exchange",the words and brackets "in, or brought into, India by the assessee in convertible foreign exchange within a period of six months from the end of the previous year or, where the Chief Commissioner or Commissioner is satisfied (for reasons to be record- ed: in. writing) that the assessee is, for reasons beyond his control, unable to do so within the said period of six months, within such further period as the Chief Commissioner or Commissioner may allow in this behalf" shall be substituted;

(b) for sub-section (3), the following sub-section shall! be substituted, namely: —

'(3) For the purposes of sub-section (1). profits derived from services provided to foreign tourists shall be the amount which bears to the profits of the- business (as computed under the head "Profits and gains of business or profession") the same proportion as the receipts specified in sub-section (2) bear to the total receipts of the business carried on by the assessee.'.

[Finance Act, 1990]

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Section 23, The Finance Act, 1990 (Act 12 of 1990).

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Questions about Section 23

What does Section 23 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 23 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 80HHD". Amendment of section 80HHD 23. In section 80HHD of the Income-tax Act, with effect from the 1st day of April, 1991,— (a) in sub-section (2), for the words "by the assesses in convertible foreign exchange",the words and brackets "in, or brought into, India by the assessee in convertible foreign excha

How do I find court cases under Section 23 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 1990 23, section 23 Finance Act 1990, section 23 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 23 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Income-tax Act 80HHD (Deduction in respect of earnings in convertible foreign exchange), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Finance Act enacted?

Finance Act was enacted in 1990 as Act 12 of 1990. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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