Section15
The Finance Act, 1997

Amendment of section 44B

In force As on 15 Oct 2026

Ministry Finance

Section 15 of the Finance Act, 1997 deals with amendment of section 44B. Amendment of section 44B. 15. In section 44B 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 April, 1976, namely:— "Explanation .—For the purposes of this sub-section, the amount refer

Amendment of section 44B.

15. In section 44B 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 April, 1976, namely:—

"Explanation .—For the purposes of this sub-section, the amount referred to in clause (i) or clause (ii) shall include the amount paid or payable or received or deemed to be received, as the case may be, by way of demurrage charges or handling charges or any other amount of similar nature.".

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Section 15, The Finance Act, 1997.

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Questions about Section 15

What does Section 15 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 15 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 44B". Amendment of section 44B. 15. In section 44B 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 April, 1976, namely:— "Explanation .—For the purposes of this sub-section, the amount refer

How do I find court cases under Section 15 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 1997 15, section 15 Finance Act 1997, section 15 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 15 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Income-tax Act 44B (Special provision for computing profits and gains of shipping business other than cruise shipping in case of non-residents), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Finance Act enacted?

Finance Act was enacted in 1997. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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