Section126
The Finance Act, 2020

Amendment of Section 122

In force As on 09 Oct 2026

Ministry Finance

Section 126 of the Finance Act, 2020 deals with amendment of Section 122. Amendment of section 122 126. In section 122 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, after sub-section (1), the following sub-section shall be inserted, namely:- "(1A) Any person who retains the benefit of a transaction covered under clauses (i), (ii), (vii) or clause (ix) of sub-section (1) and

Amendment of section 122

126. In section 122 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, after sub-section (1), the following sub-section shall be inserted, namely:-

"(1A) Any person who retains the benefit of a transaction covered under clauses (i), (ii), (vii) or clause (ix) of sub-section (1) and at whose instance such transaction is conducted, shall be liable to a penalty of an amount equivalent to the tax evaded or input tax credit availed of or passed on.".

Section 126, The Finance Act, 2020.

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Questions about Section 126

What does Section 126 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 126 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of Section 122". Amendment of section 122 126. In section 122 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, after sub-section (1), the following sub-section shall be inserted, namely:- "(1A) Any person who retains the benefit of a transaction covered under clauses (i), (ii), (vii) or clause (ix) of sub-section (1) and

How do I find court cases under Section 126 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 126, section 126 Finance Act 2020, section 126 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 126 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Central Goods and Services Tax Act 122 (Penalty for certain offences), section 122 (Amendment of Section 30), 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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