Section51
The Finance Act, 2015

Amendment of section 200

In force Act 20 of 2015 As on 05 Oct 2026

Act 20 of 2015 Ministry Finance

Section 51 of the Finance Act, 2015 deals with amendment of section 200. Amendment of section 200. 51. In section 200 of the Income-tax Act, after sub-section (2), the following sub-section shall be inserted with effect from the 1st day of June, 2015, namely:— "(2A)In case of an office of the Government, where the sum deducted in accordance with the foregoing provisions

Amendment of section 200.

51. In section 200 of the Income-tax Act, after sub-section (2), the following sub-section shall be inserted with effect from the 1st day of June, 2015, namely:—

"(2A)In case of an office of the Government, where the sum deducted in accordance with the foregoing provisions of this Chapter or tax referred to in sub-section (1A) of section 192 has been paid to the credit of the Central Government without the production of a challan, the Pay and Accounts Officer or the Treasury Officer or the Cheque Drawing and Disbursing Officer or any other person, by whatever name called, who is responsible for crediting such sum or tax to the credit of the Central Government, shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the prescribed income-tax authority, or to the person authorised by such authority, a statement in such form, verified in such manner, setting forth such particulars and within such time as may be prescribed.".

Section 51, The Finance Act, 2015 (Act 20 of 2015).

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Questions about Section 51

What does Section 51 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 51 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 200". Amendment of section 200. 51. In section 200 of the Income-tax Act, after sub-section (2), the following sub-section shall be inserted with effect from the 1st day of June, 2015, namely:— "(2A)In case of an office of the Government, where the sum deducted in accordance with the foregoing provisions

How do I find court cases under Section 51 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 2015 51, section 51 Finance Act 2015, section 51 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 51 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Income-tax Act 200 (Duty of person deducting tax), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

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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