Section46
The Finance Act, 2016

Amendment of section 87A

In force As on 10 Oct 2026

Ministry Finance Enacted 27 Jun 2016 Cited by 2 provisions

Section 46 of the Finance Act, 2016 deals with amendment of section 87A. Amendment of section 87A. 46. In section 87A of the Income-tax Act, for the words "two thousand rupees", the words "five thousand rupees" shall be substituted with effect from the 1st day of April, 2017. The Act was enacted on 27 Jun 2016.

Amendment of section 87A.

46. In section 87A of the Income-tax Act, for the words "two thousand rupees", the words "five thousand rupees" shall be substituted with effect from the 1st day of April, 2017.

Section 46, The Finance Act, 2016.

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Questions about Section 46

What does Section 46 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 46 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 87A". Amendment of section 87A. 46. In section 87A of the Income-tax Act, for the words "two thousand rupees", the words "five thousand rupees" shall be substituted with effect from the 1st day of April, 2017.

How do I find court cases under Section 46 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 2016 46, section 46 Finance Act 2016, section 46 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 46 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Income-tax Act 87A (Rebate of income-tax in case of certain individuals), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When was Section 46 of the Finance Act enacted?

Section 46 of the Finance Act, cited as Finance Act 2016 46, was enacted on 27 Jun 2016. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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