Section72
The Finance Act, 2007

Substitution of new section for section 248

In force As on 06 Oct 2026

Ministry Finance Cited by 1 provision

Section 72 of the Finance Act, 2007 deals with substitution of new section for section 248. Substitution of new section for section 248.

Substitution of new section for section 248.

72. For section 248 of the Income-tax Act, the following section shall be substituted with effect from the 1st day of June, 2007, namely:—

"248. Appeal by person denying liability to deduct tax in certain cases.— Where under an agreement or other arrangement, the tax deductible on any income, other than interest, under section 195 is to be borne by the person by whom the income is payable, and such person having paid such tax to the credit of the Central Government, claims that no tax was required to be deducted on such income, he may appeal to the Commissioner (Appeals) for a declaration that no tax was deductible on such income.".

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Section 72, The Finance Act, 2007.

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Questions about Section 72

What does Section 72 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 72 of the Finance Act is headed "Substitution of new section for section 248". Substitution of new section for section 248.

How do I find court cases under Section 72 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 2007 72, section 72 Finance Act 2007, section 72 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 72 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Income-tax Act 248 (Appeal by a person denying liability to deduct tax in certain cases), 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 2007. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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