Section51
The Finance Act, 1999

Amendment of section 80JJA

In force As on 12 Oct 2026

Ministry Finance

Section 51 of the Finance Act, 1999 deals with amendment of section 80JJA. Amendment of section 80JJA. 51. In section 80JJA of the Income-tax Act, with effect from the 1st day of April, 2000,— (a ) for the words ", producing bio-gas,", the words "or pro­ducing bio-fertilizers, bio-pesticides or other biological agents or for producing bio-gas or" shall be substituted;

Amendment of section 80JJA.

51. In section 80JJA of the Income-tax Act, with effect from the 1st day of April, 2000,—

(a ) for the words ", producing bio-gas,", the words "or pro­ducing bio-fertilizers, bio-pesticides or other biological agents or for producing bio-gas or" shall be substituted;

(b ) for the words "a deduction from such profits and gains of an amount equal to the whole of such income, or five lakh rupees, whichever is less", the words "a deduction of an amount equal to the whole of such profits and gains for a period of five consecutive assessment years beginning with the assessment year relevant to the previous year in which such business commences" shall be substituted.

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Section 51, The Finance Act, 1999.

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Questions about Section 51

What does Section 51 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 51 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 80JJA". Amendment of section 80JJA. 51. In section 80JJA of the Income-tax Act, with effect from the 1st day of April, 2000,— (a ) for the words ", producing bio-gas,", the words "or pro­ducing bio-fertilizers, bio-pesticides or other biological agents or for producing bio-gas or" shall be substituted;

How do I find court cases under Section 51 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 1999 51, section 51 Finance Act 1999, section 51 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 51 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Income-tax Act 80JJA (Deduction in respect of profits and gains from business of collecting and processing of bio-degradable waste), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Finance Act enacted?

Finance Act was enacted in 1999. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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