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The Finance Act, 2020

Amendment of Section 274

In force As on 05 Oct 2026

Ministry Finance

Section 102 of the Finance Act, 2020 deals with amendment of Section 274. Amendment of section 274. 102. In section 274 of the Income-tax Act, after sub-section (2), the following sub-sections shall be inserted, namely:— "(2A) The Central Government may make a scheme, by notification in the Official Gazette, for the purposes of imposing penalty under this Chapter so as to

Amendment of section 274.

102. In section 274 of the Income-tax Act, after sub-section (2), the following sub-sections shall be inserted, namely:—

"(2A) The Central Government may make a scheme, by notification in the Official Gazette, for the purposes of imposing penalty under this Chapter so as to impart greater efficiency, transparency and accountability by—

(a)eliminating the interface between the Assessing Officer and the assessee in the course of proceedings to the extent technologically feasible;
(b)optimising utilisation of the resources through economies of scale and functional specialisation;
(c)introducing a mechanism for imposing of penalty with dynamic jurisdiction in which penalty shall be imposed by one or more income-tax authorities.

(2B) The Central Government may, for the purposes of giving effect to the scheme made under sub-section (2A), by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that any of the provisions of this Act relating to jurisdiction and procedure for imposing penalty shall not apply or shall apply with such exceptions, modifications and adaptations as may be specified in the notification:

Provided that no direction shall be issued after the 31st day of March, 2022.

(2C) Every notification issued under sub-section (2A) and sub-section (2B) shall, as soon as may be after the notification is issued, be laid before each House of Parliament.".

Section 102, The Finance Act, 2020.

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This section refers to

  1. Income-tax Act s. 274 Procedure

Questions about Section 102

What does Section 102 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 102 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of Section 274". Amendment of section 274. 102. In section 274 of the Income-tax Act, after sub-section (2), the following sub-sections shall be inserted, namely:— "(2A) The Central Government may make a scheme, by notification in the Official Gazette, for the purposes of imposing penalty under this Chapter so as to

How do I find court cases under Section 102 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 2020 102, section 102 Finance Act 2020, section 102 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 102 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Income-tax Act 274 (Procedure), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Finance Act enacted?

Finance Act was enacted in 2020. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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