Section92
The Finance Act, 1991

Amendment of section 3

In force Act 49 of 1991 As on 13 Oct 2026

Act 49 of 1991 Ministry Finance

Section 92 of the Finance Act, 1991 deals with amendment of section 3. Amendment of section 3. 92. In section 3 of the Interest-tax Act, for sub-section (1), the following sub-sections shall be substituted, with effect from the 1st day of October, 1991, namely: — "(1) The income-tax authorities specified in section 116 of the Income-tax Act shall be the interest-tax au

Amendment of section 3.

92. In section 3 of the Interest-tax Act, for sub-section (1), the following sub-sections shall be substituted, with effect from the 1st day of October, 1991, namely: —

"(1) The income-tax authorities specified in section 116 of the Income-tax Act shall be the interest-tax authorities for the purposes of this Act.

(1A) Every such authority shall exercise the powers and perform the functions of an interest-tax authority under this Act in respect of any person within his jurisdiction.

(1B) The jurisdiction of an interest-tax authority under this Act shall be the same as he has under the Income-tax Act by virtue of orders or directions issued under section 120 of that Act (including orders or directions assigning the concurrent jurisdiction) or under any other provision of that Act.

(1C) The interest-tax authority having jurisdiction in relation to a credit institution which has no income assessable to income-tax under the Income-tax Act shall be the interest-tax authority having jurisdiction in respect of the area in which that institution carries on its business or has its principal place of business.

(1D) Section 118 of the Income-tax Act and any notification issued thereunder shall apply in relation to the control of interest-tax authorities as they apply in relation to the control of the corresponding income-tax authorities, except to the extent to which the Board may, by notification in the Official Gazette, otherwise direct in respect of any interest-tax authority.".

[Finance (No.

2) Act, 1991]

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Section 92, The Finance Act, 1991 (Act 49 of 1991).

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Questions about Section 92

What does Section 92 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 92 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 3". Amendment of section 3. 92. In section 3 of the Interest-tax Act, for sub-section (1), the following sub-sections shall be substituted, with effect from the 1st day of October, 1991, namely: — "(1) The income-tax authorities specified in section 116 of the Income-tax Act shall be the interest-tax au

How do I find court cases under Section 92 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 1991 92, section 92 Finance Act 1991, section 92 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 92 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 3 (Amendment of section 2), Income-tax Act 116 (Income-tax authorities), Income-tax Act 118 (Control of income-tax authorities), Interest-tax Act 3 (Tax authorities), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Finance Act enacted?

Finance Act was enacted in 1991 as Act 49 of 1991. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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