Section41
The Finance Act, 2008

Amendment of section 191

In force As on 09 Oct 2026

Ministry Finance

Section 41 of the Finance Act, 2008 deals with amendment of section 191. Amendment of section 191. 41. In section 191 of the Income-tax Act, for the Explanation, the following Explanation shall be substituted and shall be deemed to have been substituted with effect from the 1st day of June, 2003, namely:— "Explanation.—For the removal of doubts, it is hereby declared tha

Amendment of section 191.

41. In section 191 of the Income-tax Act, for the Explanation, the following Explanation shall be substituted and shall be deemed to have been substituted with effect from the 1st day of June, 2003, namely:—

"Explanation.—For the removal of doubts, it is hereby declared that if any person, including the principal officer of a company,—

(a ) who is required to deduct any sum in accordance with the provisions of this Act; or

(b ) referred to in sub-section (1A) of section 192, being an employer,

does not deduct, or after so deducting fails to pay, or does not pay, the whole or any part of the tax, as required by or under this Act, and where the assessee has also failed to pay such tax directly, then, such person shall, without prejudice to any other consequences which he may incur, be deemed to be an assessee in default within the meaning of sub-section (1) of section 201, in respect of such tax.".

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Section 41, The Finance Act, 2008.

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Questions about Section 41

What does Section 41 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 41 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 191". Amendment of section 191. 41. In section 191 of the Income-tax Act, for the Explanation, the following Explanation shall be substituted and shall be deemed to have been substituted with effect from the 1st day of June, 2003, namely:— "Explanation.—For the removal of doubts, it is hereby declared tha

How do I find court cases under Section 41 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 2008 41, section 41 Finance Act 2008, section 41 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 41 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 2008. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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