Section23
The Finance Act, 2006

Amendment of section 115JAA

In force As on 09 Oct 2026

Ministry Finance

Section 23 of the Finance Act, 2006 deals with amendment of section 115JAA. Amendment of section 115JAA. 23. In section 115JAA of the Income-tax Act, for sub-sections (2) and (3), the following sub-sections shall be substituted with effect from the 1st day of April, 2007, namely:— "(2) The tax credit to be allowed under sub-section (1) shall be the difference of the tax pai

Amendment of section 115JAA.

23. In section 115JAA of the Income-tax Act, for sub-sections (2) and (3), the following sub-sections shall be substituted with effect from the 1st day of April, 2007, namely:—

"(2) The tax credit to be allowed under sub-section (1) shall be the difference of the tax paid for any assessment year under sub-section (1) of section 115JA and the amount of tax payable by the assessee on his total income computed in accordance with the other provisions of this Act:

Provided that no interest shall be payable on the tax credit allowed under sub-section (1).

(2A) The tax credit to be allowed under sub-section (1A) shall be the difference of the tax paid for any assessment year under sub-section (1) of section 115JB and the amount of tax payable by the assessee on his total income computed in accordance with the other provisions of this Act:

Provided that no interest shall be payable on the tax credit allowed under sub-section (1A).

(3) The amount of tax credit determined under sub-section (2) shall be carried forward and set off in accordance with the provisions of sub-sections (4) and (5) but such carry forward shall not be allowed beyond the fifth assessment year immediately succeeding the assessment year in which tax credit becomes allowable under sub-section (1).

(3A) The amount of tax credit determined under sub-section (2A) shall be carried forward and set off in accordance with the provisions of sub-sections (4) and (5) but such carry forward shall not be allowed beyond the seventh assessment year immediately succeeding the assessment year in which tax credit becomes allowable under sub-section (1A).".

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Section 23, The Finance Act, 2006.

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Questions about Section 23

What does Section 23 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 23 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 115JAA". Amendment of section 115JAA. 23. In section 115JAA of the Income-tax Act, for sub-sections (2) and (3), the following sub-sections shall be substituted with effect from the 1st day of April, 2007, namely:— "(2) The tax credit to be allowed under sub-section (1) shall be the difference of the tax pai

How do I find court cases under Section 23 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 23, section 23 Finance Act 2006, section 23 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 23 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Income-tax Act 115JAA (Tax credit in respect of tax paid on deemed income relating to certain companies), 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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