Section147
The Finance Act, 2015

Amendment of section 8

In force Act 20 of 2015 As on 07 Oct 2026

Act 20 of 2015 Ministry Finance Cited by 3 provisions

Section 147 of the Finance Act, 2015 deals with amendment of section 8. Amendment of section 8 147. In section 8 of the Money-laundering Act,— (i) | in sub-section (3), in clause (b), for the words "Adjudicating Authority", the words "Special Court" shall be substituted;

Amendment of section 8

147. In section 8 of the Money-laundering Act,—

(i)in sub-section (3), in clause (b), for the words "Adjudicating Authority", the words "Special Court" shall be substituted;
(ii)after sub-section (7), the following sub-section shall be inserted, namely:—
"(8)Where a property stands confiscated to the Central Government under sub-section (5), the Special Court, in such manner as may be prescribed, may also direct the Central Government to restore such confiscated property or part thereof of a claimant with a legitimate interest in the property, who may have suffered a quantifiable loss as a result of the offence of money laundering:
Provided that the Special Court shall not consider such claim unless it is satisfied that the claimant has acted in good faith and has suffered the loss despite having taken all reasonable precautions and is not involved in the offence of money laundering.''.
Section 147, The Finance Act, 2015 (Act 20 of 2015).

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Questions about Section 147

What does Section 147 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 147 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 8". Amendment of section 8 147. In section 8 of the Money-laundering Act,— (i) | in sub-section (3), in clause (b), for the words "Adjudicating Authority", the words "Special Court" shall be substituted;

How do I find court cases under Section 147 of the Finance Act?

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What should I read with Section 147 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 8 (Amendment of section 11), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 3 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When was the Finance Act enacted?

Finance Act was enacted in 2015 as Act 20 of 2015. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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