Section47
The Finance Act, 1996

Amendment of section 158BE

In force Act 33 of 1996 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 33 of 1996 Ministry Finance

Section 47 of the Finance Act, 1996 deals with amendment of section 158BE. Amendment of section 158BE. 47. In section 158BE of the Income-tax Act, after sub-section (2), the following Explanation shall be inserted and shall be deemed to have been inserted with effect from the 1st day of July, 1995, namely:— "Explanation.—In computing the period of limitation for the purpos

Amendment of section 158BE.

47. In section 158BE of the Income-tax Act, after sub-section (2), the following Explanation shall be inserted and shall be deemed to have been inserted with effect from the 1st day of July, 1995, namely:—

"Explanation.—In computing the period of limitation for the purposes of this section, the period—

(i) during which the assessment proceeding is stayed by an order or injunction of any court, or

(ii) commencing from the day on which the Assessing Officer directs the assessee to get his accounts audited under sub-section (2A) of section 142 and ending on the day on which the assessee is required to furnish a report of such audit under that sub-section, shall be excluded.".

[Finance (No.

2) Act, 1996]

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Section 47, The Finance Act, 1996 (Act 33 of 1996).

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Questions about Section 47

What does Section 47 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 47 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 158BE". Amendment of section 158BE. 47. In section 158BE of the Income-tax Act, after sub-section (2), the following Explanation shall be inserted and shall be deemed to have been inserted with effect from the 1st day of July, 1995, namely:— "Explanation.—In computing the period of limitation for the purpos

How do I find court cases under Section 47 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 1996 47, section 47 Finance Act 1996, section 47 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 47 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Income-tax Act 158BE (Time-limit for completion of block assessment), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Finance Act enacted?

Finance Act was enacted in 1996 as Act 33 of 1996. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

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