Section15
The Finance Act, 2006

Insertion of new section 80AC

In force As on 11 Oct 2026

Ministry Finance

Section 15 of the Finance Act, 2006 deals with insertion of new section 80AC. Insertion of new section 80AC. 15. After section 80AB of the Income-tax Act, the following section shall be inserted, namely:— "80AC.

Insertion of new section 80AC.

15. After section 80AB of the Income-tax Act, the following section shall be inserted, namely:—

"80AC. Deduction not to be allowed unless return furnished.—Where in computing the total income of an assessee of the previous year relevant to the assessment year commencing on the 1st day of April, 2006 or any subsequent assessment year, any deduction is admissible under section 80-IA or section 80-IAB or section 80-IB or section 80-IC, no such deduction shall be allowed to him unless he furnishes a return of his income for such assessment year on or before the due date specified under sub-section (1) of section 139.".

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Section 15, The Finance Act, 2006.

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Questions about Section 15

What does Section 15 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 15 of the Finance Act is headed "Insertion of new section 80AC". Insertion of new section 80AC. 15. After section 80AB of the Income-tax Act, the following section shall be inserted, namely:— "80AC.

How do I find court cases under Section 15 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 2006 15, section 15 Finance Act 2006, section 15 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 15 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Income-tax Act 80AB (Deductions to be made with reference to the income included in the gross total income), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Finance Act enacted?

Finance Act was enacted in 2006. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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