Section71
The Finance Act, 2003

Amendment of section 191

In force As on 17 Oct 2026

Ministry Finance

Section 71 of the Finance Act, 2003 deals with amendment of section 191. Amendment of section 191. 71. In section 191 of the Income-tax Act, the following Explana­tion shall be inserted with effect from the 1st day of June, 2003, namely:— "Explanation.—For the removal of doubts, it is hereby declared that if any person referred to in section 200 and in the cases referred

Amendment of section 191.

71. In section 191 of the Income-tax Act, the following Explana­tion shall be inserted with effect from the 1st day of June, 2003, namely:—

"Explanation.—For the removal of doubts, it is hereby declared that if any person referred to in section 200 and in the cases referred to in section 194, the principal officer and the company of which he is the principal officer does not deduct the whole or any part of the tax and such tax has not been paid by the asses­see direct, then, such person, the principal officer and the company shall, without prejudice to any other consequences which he or it may incur, be deemed to be an assessee in default as re­ferred to in sub-section (1) of section 201 in respect of such tax.".

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Section 71, The Finance Act, 2003.

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Questions about Section 71

What does Section 71 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 71 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 191". Amendment of section 191. 71. In section 191 of the Income-tax Act, the following Explana­tion shall be inserted with effect from the 1st day of June, 2003, namely:— "Explanation.—For the removal of doubts, it is hereby declared that if any person referred to in section 200 and in the cases referred

How do I find court cases under Section 71 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 2003 71, section 71 Finance Act 2003, section 71 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 71 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Income-tax Act 191 (Direct payment), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Finance Act enacted?

Finance Act was enacted in 2003. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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