Section48
The Finance Act, 2001

Amendment of section 90

In force As on 07 Oct 2026

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Section 48 of the Finance Act, 2001 deals with amendment of section 90. Amendment of section 90. 48. In section 90 of the Income-tax Act, the following Explana­tion shall be inserted and shall be deemed to have been inserted with effect from the 1st day of April, 1962, namely:— "Explanation.—For the removal of doubts, it is hereby declared that the charge of tax in resp

Amendment of section 90.

48. In section 90 of the Income-tax Act, the following Explana­tion shall be inserted and shall be deemed to have been inserted with effect from the 1st day of April, 1962, namely:—

"Explanation.—For the removal of doubts, it is hereby declared that the charge of tax in respect of a foreign company at a rate higher than the rate at which a domestic company is chargeable, shall not be regarded as less favourable charge or levy of tax in respect of such foreign company, where such foreign company has not made the prescribed arrangement for declaration and payment within India, of the dividends (including dividends on preference shares) payable out of its income in India."

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Section 48, The Finance Act, 2001.

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Questions about Section 48

What does Section 48 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 48 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 90". Amendment of section 90. 48. In section 90 of the Income-tax Act, the following Explana­tion shall be inserted and shall be deemed to have been inserted with effect from the 1st day of April, 1962, namely:— "Explanation.—For the removal of doubts, it is hereby declared that the charge of tax in resp

How do I find court cases under Section 48 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 2001 48, section 48 Finance Act 2001, section 48 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 48 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 90 (Amendment of section 271F), Income-tax Act 90 (Agreement with foreign countries or specified territories), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When was the Finance Act enacted?

Finance Act was enacted in 2001. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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