Section24
The Finance Act, 2012

Amendment of section 80C

In force As on 11 Oct 2026

Ministry Finance

Section 24 of the Finance Act, 2012 deals with amendment of section 80C. Amendment of section 80C. 24. In section 80C of the Income-tax Act, with effect from the 1st day of April, 2013,— (i) in sub-section (3), for the words "insurance policy other than a contract for a deferred annuity", the words, figures and letters "insurance policy, other than a contract for a defer

Amendment of section 80C.

24. In section 80C of the Income-tax Act, with effect from the 1st day of April, 2013,—

(i) in sub-section (3), for the words "insurance policy other than a contract for a deferred annuity", the words, figures and letters "insurance policy, other than a contract for a deferred annuity, issued on or before the 31st day of March, 2012," shall be substituted;

(ii) after sub-section (3), the following shall be inserted, namely:—

'(3A) The provisions of sub-section (2) shall apply only to so much of any premium or other payment made on an insurance policy, other than a contract for a deferred annuity, issued on or after the 1st day of April, 2012 as is not in excess of ten per cent of the actual capital sum assured.

Explanation.—For the purposes of this sub-section, "actual capital sum assured" in relation to a life insurance policy shall mean the minimum amount assured under the policy on happening of the insured event at any time during the term of the policy, not taking into account—

(i) the value of any premium agreed to be returned; or

(ii) any benefit by way of bonus or otherwise over and above the sum actually assured, which is to be or may be received under the policy by any person.'.

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Section 24, The Finance Act, 2012.

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Questions about Section 24

What does Section 24 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 24 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 80C". Amendment of section 80C. 24. In section 80C of the Income-tax Act, with effect from the 1st day of April, 2013,— (i) in sub-section (3), for the words "insurance policy other than a contract for a deferred annuity", the words, figures and letters "insurance policy, other than a contract for a defer

How do I find court cases under Section 24 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 2012 24, section 24 Finance Act 2012, section 24 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 24 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Income-tax Act 80C (Deduction in respect of life insurance premia, deferred annuity, contributions to provident fund, subscription to certain equity shares or debentures, etc), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Finance Act enacted?

Finance Act was enacted in 2012. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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