Section46
The Finance Act, 1998

Amendment of section 158BE

In force As on 18 Oct 2026

Ministry Finance

Section 46 of the Finance Act, 1998 deals with amendment of section 158BE. Amendment of section 158BE. 46. In section 158BE of the Income-tax Act, after sub-section (2), the existing Explanation shall be renumbered as Explanation 1 and after Explanation 1 as so renumbered, the following Expla­nation shall be inserted and shall be deemed to have been insert­ed with effect f

Amendment of section 158BE.

46. In section 158BE of the Income-tax Act, after sub-section (2), the existing Explanation shall be renumbered as Explanation 1 and after Explanation 1 as so renumbered, 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 2.—For the removal of doubts, it is hereby de­clared that the authorisation referred to in sub-section (1) shall be deemed to have been executed,—

(a) in the case of search, on the conclusion of search as recorded in the last panchnama drawn in relation to any person in whose case the warrant of authorisation has been issued;

(b) in the case of requisition under section 132A, on the actual receipt of the books of account or other documents or assets by the Authorised Officer.".

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Section 46, The Finance Act, 1998.

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Questions about Section 46

What does Section 46 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 46 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 158BE". Amendment of section 158BE. 46. In section 158BE of the Income-tax Act, after sub-section (2), the existing Explanation shall be renumbered as Explanation 1 and after Explanation 1 as so renumbered, the following Expla­nation shall be inserted and shall be deemed to have been insert­ed with effect f

How do I find court cases under Section 46 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 1998 46, section 46 Finance Act 1998, section 46 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 46 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 1998. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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