Section57
The Finance Act, 2017

Amendment of section 140A

In force As on 10 Oct 2026

Ministry Finance Enacted 17 Apr 2017

Section 57 of the Finance Act, 2017 deals with amendment of section 140A. Amendment of section 140A. 57. In section 140A of the Income-tax Act, with effect from the 1st day of April, 2018,— (i) | in sub-section (1),— (a) | in the long line,— (A) | after the words "together with interest", the words "and fee" shall be inserted; The Act was enacted on 17 Apr 2017.

Amendment of section 140A.

57. In section 140A of the Income-tax Act, with effect from the 1st day of April, 2018,—

(i)in sub-section (1),—
(a)in the long line,—
(A)after the words "together with interest", the words "and fee" shall be inserted;
(B)for the words "and interest", the words, ", interest and fee" shall be substituted;
(b)in the Explanation, for the words "and interest as aforesaid, the amount so paid shall first be adjusted towards", the words ", interest and fee as aforesaid, the amount so paid shall first be adjusted towards the fee payable and thereafter towards" shall be substituted;
(ii)in sub-section (3), for the words "or interest or both" at both the places where they occur, the words ", interest or fee" shall be substituted.
Section 57, The Finance Act, 2017.

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Questions about Section 57

What does Section 57 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 57 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 140A". Amendment of section 140A. 57. In section 140A of the Income-tax Act, with effect from the 1st day of April, 2018,— (i) | in sub-section (1),— (a) | in the long line,— (A) | after the words "together with interest", the words "and fee" shall be inserted;

How do I find court cases under Section 57 of the Finance Act?

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What should I read with Section 57 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Income-tax Act 140A (Self-assessment), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was Section 57 of the Finance Act enacted?

Section 57 of the Finance Act, cited as Finance Act 2017 57, was enacted on 17 Apr 2017. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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