Section102
The Finance Act, 2002

Substitution of new section for section 271F

In force As on 07 Oct 2026

Ministry Finance

Section 102 of the Finance Act, 2002 deals with substitution of new section for section 271F. Substitution of new section for section 271F.

Substitution of new section for section 271F.

102. For section 271F of the Income-tax Act, the following section shall be substituted with effect from the 1st day of June, 2002, namely:—

"271F. Penalty for failure to furnish return of income.— If a person who is required to furnish a return of his income, as required under sub-section (1) of section 139 or by the provisos to that sub-section, fails to furnish such return before the end of the relevant assessment year, the Assessing Officer may direct that such person shall pay, by way of penalty, a sum of five thousand rupees.".

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Section 102, The Finance Act, 2002.

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Questions about Section 102

What does Section 102 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 102 of the Finance Act is headed "Substitution of new section for section 271F". Substitution of new section for section 271F.

How do I find court cases under Section 102 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 2002 102, section 102 Finance Act 2002, section 102 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 102 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Income-tax Act 271F (Penalty for failure to furnish return of income), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Finance Act enacted?

Finance Act was enacted in 2002. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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