Section125
The Finance Act, 2013

Penalty for failure to furnish return

In force As on 07 Oct 2026

Ministry Finance

Section 125 of the Finance Act, 2013 deals with penalty for failure to furnish return. Penalty for failure to furnish return. 125.

Penalty for failure to furnish return.

125. Where an assessee fails to furnish the return within the time prescribed under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) of section 110, he shall be liable to pay, by way of penalty, a sum of one hundred rupees for each day during which the failure continues.

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Section 125, The Finance Act, 2013.

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Questions about Section 125

What does Section 125 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 125 of the Finance Act is headed "Penalty for failure to furnish return". Penalty for failure to furnish return. 125.

How do I find court cases under Section 125 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 2013 125, section 125 Finance Act 2013, section 125 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 125 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 110 (Tax dues declared but not paid), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Finance Act enacted?

Finance Act was enacted in 2013. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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